04/10/2024: I'm currently working on redesigning the gears to have better geometry.
This is a 3D printable, functioning, mechanical model of the solar system. All 8 planets (yes, I know, Pluto arguments) are represented. The orbits and planets are not to scale, but the orbital periods are within 3% of actual relative to each other.
Once assembled, moving any orbital ring will move all others at the corresponding rate.
There are a total of 102 parts to build this, with several components needing glued together. You'll also need to drill a small, blind hole in each of the outer 6 rings for the planets, or glue them to the surfaces.
Component Quantities:
NAME - QTY
G5X10 - 4
G5X11 - 8
G5X14 - 4
G5X16 - 8
G5X36 - 4
G10 - 28
G80 - 1
G100X105 - 1
G125X130 - 5
G150X155 - 5
G175X180 - 5
G200X205 - 5
G225X230 - 5
G20 - 5
Base - 4
Sun - 1
Sun-Top - 1
(Planets) - 1 each
| Orrery_Assy.stl | 48.3MB | |
| Orrery_Files.zip | 10.5MB |
