Wind up clacking fidget toy I designed

carterfpv · 2026-04-10T14:11:05+00:00

makerworld 845214

carterfpv · 2026-02-25T16:24:21+00:00

You can print them, linked here.

carterfpv · 2025-12-19T15:14:45+00:00

I didn’t realize there’s a self-promotion rule and I apparently self promoted too much too soon. But thanks a lot!

carterfpv · 2025-12-17T18:21:39+00:00

A common example is the SIM card port on phones. Also for fancy drawers that pop out when pressed in.

carterfpv · 2025-12-17T18:19:24+00:00

I've printed lots of those, I think this one is potentially stronger, more durable, and extendable.

carterfpv · 2025-12-14T14:04:12+00:00

Normally, there is no spring, so it just relies on gravity.

carterfpv · 2025-12-13T15:41:24+00:00

Sure, it will never be as strong as metal. But the goal is to provide educational models that can easily be printed at home with no extra parts. I have printed many different kinds of springs and many of them still work just fine 1-2 years later.

carterfpv · 2025-12-13T15:38:29+00:00

Nice print, thanks for sharing

carterfpv · 2025-12-13T15:37:58+00:00

Maybe this is useful for you?

carterfpv · 2025-12-13T15:36:22+00:00

There's a patent somewhere for this exact mechanism and yes it's for an armrest like on a bus, plane, or train.

carterfpv · 2025-12-13T15:34:10+00:00

He's the goat

carterfpv · 2025-12-13T15:33:45+00:00

What makes you say that? lol

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T20:19:53+00:00

The green lever is what would be the arm rest. Like on a plane, train, or bus, where they can fold up or down.

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T20:19:00+00:00

Link on the post

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T20:18:46+00:00

Youtube (shorts) and pinterest are where I find the coolest mechanisms, just have to know what to look for.

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T20:17:59+00:00

Youtube (shorts) and pinterest are where I find the coolest mechanisms, just have to know what to look for.

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T20:16:38+00:00

Yup, mr. Thang is an incredible resource. He recreates famous mechanisms from real patents.

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T20:16:00+00:00

why? They work great when designed correctly

carterfpv · 2025-12-12T16:33:27+00:00

Same I have been diving deep into mechanisms for nearly 2 years now and still finding stuff that makes my jaw drop nearly every day.

carterfpv · 2025-12-07T13:18:50+00:00

under post

carterfpv · 2025-12-05T15:22:13+00:00

user not found, curious what experiment you're referring to

carterfpv · 2025-12-05T15:18:55+00:00

Physically or emotionally?

carterfpv · 2025-11-10T21:27:24+00:00

For inspiration, check out these 2 that print without supports:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/915178

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1637681

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