Romantic Ferris Wheel

This project is a 3D-printed Ferris wheel designed as a creative and romantic gift.
Each cabin is shaped like a heart and can hold a photo or a special memory, making the entire structure a symbol of love and shared moments.

The wheel rotates smoothly using a small DC motor.
The main idea behind this design is inspired by the passage of time — with every turn, love grows stronger and deeper.

 🖼 Photo Display Specifications

• Photo size: approximately 55 × 65 mm

• Number of photo slots: 9 photos

This allows multiple memories to be displayed in a beautiful rotating form.

 🔧 Components and Materials

🛞 Ball Bearing (688ZZ)

• Inner diameter: 8 mm

• Outer diameter: 16 mm

• Thickness: 5 mm
  Used to reduce friction and ensure smooth rotation.

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 ⚙ DC Motor (N20 Gear Motor)

• Operating voltage: 3V

• Speed: approximately 30 RPM
  Provides slow, stable, and controlled rotation.

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 🎛 PWM DC Motor Speed Controller (1.8V – 12V)
Allows precise adjustment of motor speed for smooth motion.

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 🔌 DC Power Jack (5.5 × 2.1 mm)
Used for safe and stable power connection.

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 🔴 Power Switch (15 × 10 mm)
Simple ON/OFF control for the device.

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 🖨 3D Printed Parts

All structural components including:

• Main wheel

• Support frame

• Photo holders

• Decorative elements

were designed in SolidWorks and printed using PLA filament.

🖨 Printing Notes

• The two main wheels do NOT require supports
  because they are designed to print successfully using bridging.

• The central shaft and vertical photo rods DO require supports
  due to overhangs and vertical structures that need additional stability during printing.

 ⚡ How It Works

Power enters through the DC jack, passes through the switch, and then goes to the PWM controller.
The controller adjusts the speed and drives the motor, which rotates the Ferris wheel smoothly.

 🎬 Assembly Tutorial

For a full step-by-step assembly guide, watch the YouTube video via the link below:

✨ Final Result

This project combines engineering design, artistic creativity, and emotional meaning into a single moving structure.
It is not just a mechanical model, but a representation of time, motion, and growing love.

With every turn of the wheel of time, our love grows stronger ❤