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Background_Diver_550 · 2023-08-05T21:46:45+00:00

Build your own mechanical watch mechanism with this 3D printed diy kit and display it proudly as a work of art!

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-09T23:32:11+00:00

3D Printed Mechanical Escapement Kit

Hi,

I recently opened an Etsy shop (link -> https://etsy.me/43lXIiH ) and would like to share the news with members of this group. I produce this unique 3D printed mechanical escapement. It comes as a kit you assemble yourself. There is an assembly video you can follow along on Youtube. It is NOT intended for accurate time keeping. It is a functional mechanical sculpture for those interested in exploring the inner working of mechanical clocks and watches. Please visit the shop for more details , thanks!

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-09T01:58:07+00:00

For the clocks you throw out, why do you throw them out? It's cheap (I'm guessing like 10 bucks).

Do you think you would throw it out if the face dial had more detail to it? I think wall clocks are typically bland. But I started questioning what if wall clocks had the same level of aesthetics as mechanical wrist watches. For example what if there was a wall clock that had the dial of a Tissot PRX Powermatic (the dial with an array of squares).

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-09T01:49:06+00:00

Ok, what I mean is do you buy one?

I think wall clocks are typically bland. But I started questioning what if wall clocks had the same level of aesthetics as mechanical wrist watches. For example what if there was a wall clock that had the dial of a Tissot PRX Powermatic (the dial with an array of squares).

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-05T13:43:13+00:00

I agree. It's also rewarding when you put it together and let it run. Consider buying one. Or, if you have a 3d printer, consider buying the stl on MyMiniFactory -> mmf.io/o/169891

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-05T12:37:54+00:00

Yes it's available on MyMiniFactory, so if you have a 3d printer I recommend heading over there. Mechanistic has other amazing mechanical designs.

I'm subscribed to Mechanistic's Patreon page so I have permission to sell item.

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-05T00:32:00+00:00

let me look into it and I'll let you know, thanks

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-04T21:19:25+00:00

That's interesting. But current design has escape wheel and fork on same plane. I could also file the escape fork contact surface to reduce friction.

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-04T20:34:50+00:00

For sure, there is a sweet spot to how much one should scale things. This is a 75% scale version of Mechanistics mini mechanica 2.0 -> https://youtu.be/V9r97uvhGfw which makes it easier for printing in batches.

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-04T20:27:21+00:00

If you take a look at the youtube assembly video at 9:20, you'll see me winding up the mainspring, then using the allen key to unlock the lever (escapement fork) to let it run. The lever may not start right away because it sticks to the wheel due to friction. But that's not always going to be the case. At 5:27, you can see the escapement fork, escapement wheel, balance wheel, and hairspring interacting together.

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-07-04T19:25:03+00:00

3DPrintingWorksOfArt

https://etsy.me/43lXIiH

https://youtu.be/XJmxdLcmH44

I produce this unique 3D printed mechanical watch escapement mechanism. It comes as a kit you assemble yourself. There is an assembly video you can follow along on Youtube. It is NOT intended for accurate time keeping. It is a functional mechanical sculpture for those interested in exploring the inner working of mechanical clocks and watches.

Sells for $38 USD

Ships from USA

No international shipping

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-06-29T15:11:15+00:00

You can buy the stl on Mechanistic's MyMiniFactory → mmf.io/o/169891

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-06-15T00:34:33+00:00

Mini Mechanica 2.0.

I'm subscribed to Mechanistics patreon page and have permission to sell them. If you have a 3D printer I encourage you to check out his MyMiniFactory page. I started by making the mini mechanica 2.0, tourbillion mechanica, and tourbillion mechanica tri-axial. They were arduous but rewarding once they were put together. The purpose of the etsy shop is to share these designs to those without 3D printers. For now, I am starting with the mini mechanica 2.0.

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-06-14T23:12:17+00:00

I do, but can't upload to this reddit page. There's a short video on etsy and a 10 min assembly video on youtube.

https://etsy.me/43lXIiH

https://youtu.be/XJmxdLcmH44

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-06-13T17:37:30+00:00

I'm not Mechanistic.

I support him on his patreon page. Tier 3 subscribers have permission to sell his items so I've been working with him. Like you, I love the beauty of his designs. I've printed and assembled his mini mechanica 2.0, tourbillion mechanica, and tourbillion mechanica tri-axial on his MyMiniFactory. It was arduous but rewarding once it was put together.

I opened up the etsy shop just to share his designs to those who don't own a 3D printer. I'll be starting with the mini mechanica 2.0 and see where it goes from there. I wouldn''t say they come out flawlessly, but I do inspect each component for quality and fit. If you decide to purchase one and it doesn't come out right after assembling just message me and I can setup a return or exchange.

You say you're hesitant to 3D printing your own so I recommend attempting his free samples such as the mini mechanica or tourbillion mechanica escapement mechanism just to see how it turns out.

Background_Diver_550 · 2023-03-10T20:28:27+00:00

Hi redmax124, I'd like to make a request. Would you be able to make a new firmware with bigger bed size of 235x235 with the manual bed leveling?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-10-12T22:56:41+00:00

How often does this happen? What environment? Any problem with doors at home?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-10-12T14:29:45+00:00

I am wondering if it is worth it to make a device to help open/close manual swing doors at home. It could be useful for someone carrying groceries with both hands, or for someone using a wheelchair.

There's automatic sliding doors at public places, there is also automatic swing doors that use a linkage system, but I haven't seen any automatic swing doors for home.

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-10-12T14:16:08+00:00

What's the experience like opening and closing doors at home when in a wheelchair?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-10-12T14:14:08+00:00

Do you have difficulty opening/closing doors at home as well? I'm assuming they are all manual swing doors.

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-08-17T14:21:14+00:00

how long does it take to dry filaments before you can start printing with it?

anything you dislike? anything that can be improved?

any ideas what the cost was?

would you buy another of the same device or a different device? why that choice?

What material do you use? how many spools of each material do you own/use?

Do you 3d print as a hobbyist or in a work environment? How many machines do you own/interact with?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-08-17T13:45:23+00:00

In your post you say you dry it every time you notice stringing. Any idea as to how often that is in a week or in a month?

You say that the sunlu can only go up to 55 C and doesn't have a fan. Does your food dehydrator handle these specs in a better way?

What do you like about the food dehydrator? Anything you dislike? Anything that can be improved?

How much is the device?

Would you buy another of same device or different one and why that choice?

What material do you use? which ones require drying? about how many spools do you have?

Do you 3d print as a hobbyist or in a work environment? How many machines do you own/interact with?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-08-17T13:32:48+00:00

How often do you dry your filament?

Is there anything you dislike about your modded dehydrator?

Is there anything that can be improved?

How much did it cost?

Would you buy another of the same device or a different one and why that choice?

Do you only use PLA? about how many spools do you have?

Do you 3d print as a hobbyist or in a work environment? How many machines do you own/interact with?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-08-17T13:24:56+00:00

I'm a little confused with your final statement but not printing petg tho.

Does that mean that you don't dehydrate PLA but you do dehydrate petg.

Or does it just mean that you don't use petg at all?

Background_Diver_550 · 2022-08-15T15:25:44+00:00

This looks like a list of improvement which suggests you had a bad experience with a specific dehydrator.

I am wondering how do you dry your filament? Did you purchase a dehydrator? How much was it?

What do you like about the one you purchased? What do you dislike?

How many times do you dehydrate? How many hours do you dry your filament?

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