This is one of my all time favourites- instead of a pendulum, this escapement uses a ball bearing rolling along a track to keep time. At the end of the track, the escapement hits a trigger which causes the track to slant the other way, starting the cycle again.
Here is the video that shows how easily this mechanism can be assembled!
The STL File:
Prints on all standard 3d printers without supports, requires the following additional parts to assemble:
- 4 M4x12| 2 M4x20 Screws (I used this set)
-8 M4 Washers (These are the ones)
- 6 624Z 13mm OD/4mm ID Bearings (These work great)
- 7 1/2" Ball Bearings (Like these)
- 1mm Nylon String or Fishing Line (I used string from this set)
Recommended print settings:
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Infill: 15-18%
Total Print Time: ~ 15 hours
Total Filament Required: ~200g
Minimum Build Plate Required: 205x205mm
Please note that these files are for personal enjoyment only. If you do wish to sell PRINTED versions of this model, you can do so with a JBV Creative Small Business License
**All the files have been pre-oriented to save you some set up time! All you need to do is drop the parts into your slicer and hit print!
The Kit:
Let me do the printing for you! You will receive all the parts required to assemble this kinetic sculpture yourself.
Discord Channel:
I Created a discord channel to talk about all things Escapement and 3D Printed clock. You can join with this link
