Galileo's Compass
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Galileo's Compass
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Published 2014-02-10T09:58:29+00:00
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Description
This is a 3D printable version of a long lost Galileo's compass, which in its hay day was used to draw ellipses. This should be a fun toy for all those learning constructive geometry
Printing Details
For assembling you need a 5mm smooth rod, 4mm threaded rods , and 5 X 7 x 10 mm brass bushing and m3 bolts.....
Print two of the long arm file and one set of the other pieces
It is fairly simple to assemble...
Examples -
The white version -
Printed in abs at .25mm layer height with 50% infill
Pink and red version -
Multi parts -
0.20
75% infill
14.8g filament
1 hour 20 mins
Long arms (print X 2) -
0.25mm
100% infill
7.6g filament
17 mins
Technical Information
Date published | 10/02/2014 |
Time to do | 90 - 130 minutes |
Material Quantity | 7.6g |
Complexity | Medium |
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