Moving Motion Kinetic Art Sculpture:
https://youtu.be/NLEx7okNyzA
Although this is version 3 for me, I think I have it printing, assembling, and moving the way I want. It doesn't mean I may not get creative and change things up, but it has been a long and fun journey. I'll take a little break from this project ;-)
One of the files included, "Motion_Kinetic_Art_Sculpture.pdf", contain the list of parts (printed and non-printed) along with assembly instructions. If you need help, please reach out.
Technical
Printed parts
All parts were printed in 0.2mm PETG or PLA. Where special consideration was made for support or modified printing I have indicated below. All parts were printed in their current orientation.
Base
motion-art-base-platform.stl motion-art-base-bowl.stl motion-art-base-top.stl
Tower
motion-art-tower-top.stlmotion-art-tower-bottom.stl
Ring
14 x motion-art-ring-arm-bearing.stl
28 x motion-art-ring-arm-blade.stl (Used PETG and increased perimeter to 4 to give flexibility and strength)
13 x motion-art-ring-segment.stl (print with support)
motion-art-tower-ring-right.stl (print with support)
motion-art-tower-ring-left.stl (print with support)
Ring blade spheres
28 x motion-art-spheres-1.stl 28 x motion-art-spheres-2.stl
28 x motion-art-spheres-3.stl 28 x motion-art-spheres-4.stl 28 x motion-art-spheres-5.stl 28 x motion-art-spheres-6.stl
28 x motion-art-spheres-7.stl 28 x motion-art-spheres-8.stl
Gearsmotion-art-gear-single-shaft.stl motion-art-gear-dual-shaft.stlmotion-art-gear-ring-right.stl motion-art-gear-ring-left.stl 2 x motion-art-gear-tower.stl motion-art-gear-base.stl motion-art-gear-motor.stl
Non-Printed parts
19in Macramé ring
You need some rigid ring to hold the structure. This worked really well.
https://www.createforless.com/PAEssentialsBrassRings19in/pid933.aspx
608 Bearings – Need 14 for ring, 2 for the ring gears, and 3 for tower gear axis
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C6FL8TW/
12v Gear Reduced Motor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771JLC2N/
12v Motor Voltage Speed Controller
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N30UK2M/
12v Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GD4ZQRS/
DPDT Switch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DFYNX4/
Metal wire for ring guides
I found this brass welding wire, that was perfect. Good color, stiff and the right diameter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2TSW10/
M3x8 screws (4 to mount motor, 2 for switch, 2 to hold gears)
Electrical Wire, 2 conductor 20awg
Glue
These displays showcase both Science and Art together one just a single platform. It is such a fun and interesting fashion to put the various elements together to create something different.