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Summary The episode in [ENGLISH] : http://www.mojoptix.com/?p=108 L'épisode en [FRANCAIS] : http://www.mojoptix.com/?p=75 Note: To see more inventions and contraptions, suscribe to Mojoptix on Youtube ! [ ENGLISH ] Tadam ! A Sundial…
Summary The Heliochronometer is just what its name implies—a solar chronometer. It is not a toy or ordinary garden ornament, but an astronomical instrument for precision timekeeping as well as education. Main Features Accurate to within 5…
NOTE: This kit card was prototyped and designed for Bambu Lab printers using Bambu Studio. As such, I don't know how it'll print with other printers. My .3mfs can also be opened by OrcaSlicer and you'll find size variations in there.…
Next Update: There will be another version for the southern hemisphere. Update: US/UK version available as well the cover and storage for the pointer. Important: only the old cover fits the old model! For DIY in european and US/UK time.…
This Mandala Sundial is made in two parts - a base with a custom layered mandala and the dial. To assemble this project, align the tabs at the bottom of the dial with the voids on the base and carefully push the two pieces together. STL…
This horizontal sundial works best at 45° latitude north, that is halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, where many cities are located. You can check what countries the 45° parallel crosses here . In order to make the sundial…
The great thing about an equatorial sundial is that it is spaced evenly no matter where you are on the globe, and you only need to adjust the angle at which it sits relative to your latitude, so that the gnomon is parallel to the Earth's…
Large, garden variety sundial. To use, align it towards true north and hope for clear skies (for instructions on finding true north, see: http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/mapcompass2.shtml ). Inspired by/remixed from this great…
How to Use the Sundial First, set up the sundial so that the tip of the gnomon points true north in the northern hemisphere and true south in the southern hemisphere. Next, adjust the angle of the gnomon to match the latitude of your…
This heliochronometer was constructed out of ABS plastic filament. To find out how to align & use your sundial check out: Heliochronometer - World's Most Accurate Sundial by yba2cuo3 | Download free STL model | Printables.com Change…
Summary This design was inspired by the Aten Heliochronometer Sundial, model B4003, designed and built in the 1990’s by the craftsman J.D. Gard of Tucson, Arizona. It’s a beautiful instrument made out of brass and aluminum, and it claimed…
I present a model of a foldable sundial, for learning at school and outdoor use. The model halves must be printed separately. Then we gently connect the parts on the hinge (I was inspired by the hinge model:…
A remix of this model is available with added improvements & features. Check out: https://www.printables.com/model/1486576-heliochronometer-sundial-2026 A great deal of effort has gone into this design, so please consider leaving a like…
Introduction The original design of the “Sunquest” sundial was derived from a traditional armillary sphere, featuring an axis parallel to that of the Earth and multiple nested rings representing latitude, longitude, the celestial equator,…
I printed the digital sundial at half scale with a Mars4U resin printer, but wanted needed a mount, found this one at Thingiverse. It's a good model, highly recommended.
This is an improved version of the original heliochronometer sundial base design. It allows one to level the base and make true north adjustments without any additional hardware. It is also compatible with the original heliochronometer…
The best play with light is done by sun. There's not much of it in the UK in winter. This is an indoor, midnight sundial clock. Perfect mood lighting or a bedroom clock for those nights you wake up in the middle of and a reminder of…
Introduction This design is loosely based on the Scottish Ilay Glynne sundial, a mechanical standing equinoctial ring dial which utilizes an integrated clock face with hour & minute hands. The Ilay Glynne dial was made around 1715 by…
Minimized base for digital sundial. Print instructions Category: Sculptures
This minimalist retro sundial is not only designed to teach how to measure time using sunlight but also introduces users to learning Roman numerals. Features: Optimized for 3D Printing: The model requires no supports and is designed for…
Prusa's timekeepers contest [ https://www.prusaprinters.org/contest/11-timekeepers ] and a little extra time off due to Memorial Day [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day ] presented an opportunity to revisit my sundial wristwatch.…
Now that the snow is practically gone & one can enjoy hiking through the woods or park again, wouldn't it be cool to have an old fashion way of telling the time where ever you go without having to rely on a distracting phone? To learn…
This is a simple sundial with parameters used to customize it for location and size. It should work anywhere in North America, and anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere with moderate latitudes. At the extreme letitudes the gnomon may not be…
Summary Simply replace your original flat plate analemma part with this curved plate model to improve the performance & aesthetics of your existing heliochronometer sundial. Please note that this design is only compatible with…
This kind of spherical sundial is called a “scaphé”. It is a very precise sundial that can be used to determine date and hour. Choose the sundial adapted to your latitude : 54° : Leeds (GB) - Hamburg (DE) - Minsk (BY) - Edmonton (CA) 51°…
A really cool design from: https://www.thingiverse.com/rickbo_99/designs The provided OpenSCAD file is highly configurable so that anyone can customize their sundial for Northern/Southern Hemisphere, first hour, etc. The STL files…
This is an improved version of the original heliochronometer sundial base design. It allows one to mount the sundial to a head leveling base or tripod ball to greatly simplify leveling. It also has integrated bubble levels and a magnetic…
Change History Update (4-06-26): (Optional) Added a blank analemma plate for those who want to experiment with their own analemma curves & text. Check the file folder: Blank Analemma Plate. Update (12-07-26): The file…
Revised 8/18/24 Corrected instructions for Moon Gear. This is an ancient device remade with modern technology. It is a mostly 3D printed model based on the paper titled “Gears from the Byzantines: A Portable Sundial with Calendrical…
Jednoduché sluneční hodiny - úhel stínové tyčky i nepravidelné úhly na ciferníku byly pečlivě zváženy. Avšak občas se sluneční čas může mírně předbíhat či opožďovat oproti našemu technickému času, v závislosti na místě, kde hodiny…
Lockheed Fartin presents the worlds first Dumb Watch! Have you or a loved one ever wanted to know the time? Me nether, this wrist watch is guaranteed to get a laugh….. and not much else! Eventually i will re-model this in Fusion 360 but…
Compass Sundial. THe sundial may work ?? the Compass most certainly will not.
Slunečné hodiny pro 50°zeměpisné šířky.
Summary Just replace your original flat or curved plate vertical analemma arm with this larger curved model and add a tilt capability to your Nodus. Please note that this design is only compatible with northern-hemisphere…
Digital scaled Sundial 3 X Category: 3D Printing
This sundial and its square predecessor referred to above are designed to be used and therefore mounted in your garden or yard. For that reason they must be fabricated from a heat tolerant fibre such as Pet-G or betters still ABS etc. PLA…
Change History Update (9-02-26): Fixed a tolerance issue between the hour plate & alidade. The fix is found under: PG_heliochronometer-hour_plate_assemblyv2.3mf & PG_heliochronometer-hour_platev2.stl Update (31-03-26): (Optional…
This sundial is afunctional accessory that brings the ancient art of timekeeping into the modern world. It accurately tells the time using the position of the sun! If your desk is near sunlight, a great addition. The sundial is easy to…
A sundial split into individual parts. Models for all digits from 1 to 12 are included so it can be set up anywhere and in any configuration. To set it up properly a website like https://www.sundialzone.com/ can be used. Print…
I enjoyed making Zeiberstein's customizable sundial and learning about the power of OpenSCAD in 3D design. But I found that the sundial itself had many limitations, in particular, it was too small and the graduations were coarse. So I…
This is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE VERSION. For the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE VERSION, please refer to this printable instead: Super Accurate Heliochronometer Sundial - 2025 by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com The northern &…
I was asked for the assembled model such that will print as a complete unit "Assembly Not Required". This lengthens print time to 4 + hours on my resin printer. It needs to be scaled to 95% the size of the flat pack version to print 2 at…
This is my 3rd creation overall. The longitude of the sundial can be adjusted by means of a movable dial. You align the base plate with the “N” directly to the north and then place the dial, the pointer and the pointer plate on it. Google…
Portable Sundial based on Canterbury Cathedral Treasure The portable sundial discovered in Canterbury Cathedral’s Great Cloister in 1938 is a rare and intricate artifact from the Anglo-Saxon world, likely crafted in the 10th century.…
Foot for this one https://www.printables.com/model/476646-digital-sundial PETG must be used.
Summary With a simple modification to the analemma plate, you can convert your Earth-based heliochronometer into an accurate Martian sundial using one of these Printable models: Planetary Geared Sundial/Clock Hybrid - The Best of both…
The design auto-generates plots using a Python script based on the user's entered latitude. Other parameters of the sundial can also be modified; i.e. size of main dial, number of hours to display, start of January ring from center, ½ & ¼…
A remix of my sundial model. Instead of a printed hinge (which caused problems with assembly), I used a hinge in the form of an M4x35mm Allen screw. Remiks mojego modelu zegara słonecznego. Zamiast drukowanego zawiasu (który sprawiał…
The universal sundial is introduced as an OpenSCAD script. The included .stl files are just there as examples for Rochester NY. A whole host of parameters may be set such as latitude (northern or southern hemisphere), longitude, time…
Print bracelet parts in the right length and clip them together. Use the clasp to attach the bracelet to your arm. It is best to get help with this. Otherwise there is the danger of getting stuck. Flip up the pointer and keep the watch…
Print without supports. Fix holes using 1mm drill bit(carefully! and do it manually :) ) Cut 1mm steel wire, and connect parts. Optionally, you can add string. How to read hour? 1. Open protractor, and tilt it by 90 deg 2. Open gnomon and…
Pequeño reloj solar de bolsillo con inclinación de 40º hora española
I made this sundial to further my grandson's knowledge in STEM. See sundial.org to create one for your location, then convert the JPG picture drawing to a STL. Also see 'www.sundialing.space'. Printed on a Bambu XC1 in PETG material.
Easy print, just 3 pieces. Bicycle spoke bits for axles. Put in the inner ring before glueing on the glue-piece. These people sell a real nice brass version. This also is where I got the ideas to make this one. Thank you.…
The original 2025 heliochronometer sundial reads time between 5:30AM & 6:30PM. This is due to the crescent main dial which limits the mechanical movement of the alidade. The original design is available here: Accurate Heliochronometer…
Easy print, just 3 pieces. Paper clip bits for axles. Put in the inner ring before glueing on the glue-piece. Place the sundial so that the slot corresponds to your latitude. If you are at the 45th latitude set the coin/sundial slot to be…
Inspired from a Bible story. Judges 7 and Psalms 83:9-12. This model tested just about all my Blender skills. I so enjoyed making and fitting all the parts together.
Designed to screw on top of a railing post to facilitate the mounting of heliochronometer sundials. Uses ¼"-20 screws which is the most common size for cameras & tripods. Plate attaches to the bottom of a heliochronometer circular…
"Kohaku one piece" file is for those with a big enough print bed to print the model all in one piece. The original box interior is about 10 inches x 10 inches, the insert is a bit undersized. If your printer is not big enough, you can…
A simple decorative coaster that will save your furniture from those dreaded water rings. The base has a slight slope to the outside, allowing condensation to collect along the edge for easier wicking.
Display Stand for Byzantine Sundial - Calendar https://www.printables.com/model/956274-byzantine-sundial-calendar Material - PLA Nozzle 0.4 mm Layer Height - 0.2 mm Supports - Yes
Set the sundial to 12 o'clock & wait for the sun to come around every day to alert you when it hits the “noon mark”, or set it to sound off at any other time, for that matter, during sunny days. Essentially, this sundial works as a solar…
Change History Update (3-06-26): The obliquity phasing was mirrored since it is running in the opposite direction (CW) of the eccentricity phase (CCW), & the linkage reverses the obliquity displacement as the gears rotate. Also, the…
The example .stl is for Prague. Insert a latitude, longitude, and local time into equatorial_sundial.scad to generate for a different location. When oriented north-south facing the equator, the facet edges mark hour boundaries. The…
See http://3dfaq.net/03_designing_for_3d_printing/01_multi_colour for a detailed design philosophy discussion.
Easy print Place the sundial so that the slot corresponds to your latitude. If you are at the 45th latitude set the coin/sundial slot to be at 45 degrees from horizontal. Put the sundial base (or make a base out of pine-tar or gum) on a…
The plate looks great on the base of any sundial, but looks most impressive on this design: Solar Motion, Position & Time Measurement Instrument - Northern Hemisphere by 3DMason | Download STL model | Printables.com Here is a partial…
Much effort has been put into this design so please leave a like or comment—it would mean a lot to me! And if you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it! Main Features Choose your own flag!; Completely customizable design for your…
Change History Update (24-10-25): The teeth on the main dial gear were re-aligned to better register with the noon mark. The original design was off by 1.25 degrees. Note that this has no impact on the reading accuracy of the dial itself…
This includes the southern hemisphere parts for the heliochronometer clock hybrid sundial presented at: Heliochronometer Clock Hybrid Sundial - with Reading Accuracy Optimization by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com The…
This 3D analemma replaces the original 2-faced Schmoyer analemma & doesn't require any rotation or alignment to accurately display the time. You just need to read the appropriate shadow edge against the main dial crescent; i.e. left or…
Print and glue to the base.
Easy print. This is the same print but with holes you can use a wire or twig in a semi-circle placed into the holes. Instead of the printed hoop piece. First quick, because of limited sunlight, indicate that the coins might need to be…
Blind & visually impaired individuals develop acute auditory and tactile senses which helps them interpret their surroundings in place of visual input. Although they are quite rare, sundials adapted for use by the blind have been proposed…
This is a simplified of the circular mounting base for heliochronometers. It allows one to mount the sundial to a head leveling base or tripod ball to greatly simplify leveling. You will need to thread the base with a ¼"-20 UNC tap to…
My mom is into ceramics, and made what was originally a clock for a sister in law. She wanted to switch the clock from a clock to a sundial, and asked if I could make a gnomon for it. The intent wasn't for it to specifically work as a…
This is the third model I designed. The outer base has holes in the bottom so you can glue in spherical magnets (that is how it works). I included some supporting structure, as I did not used to use a slicer that was good at generating…
Horizontal sundial: hour lines computed from tan θ = sin φ · tan(15°·h). Set your latitude; 40° and 35° included. Ø150 dial, hours 6-18 Gnomon angle equals the latitude Included: 40.4° N (Madrid) and 34.7° N (Osaka) How it was checked…
This is a physical rendition of the original design by SPACESHIP GEMINI SUNDIAL by Carl Sabanski A big thank-you goes out to the originator! Check out his cool website: https://www.mysundial.ca/sdu/sdu_virtual_sundials.html Place it on a…
A mathematically designed sundial that displays the time as illuminated digits within its shadow. It uses no batteries, motors, or electronics; sunlight passing through the precisely shaped body produces the display. Originally designed…
Smaller version of the heliochronometer mounting plate. Designed to screw on top of a railing post to facilitate the mounting of heliochronometer sundials. Uses ¼"-20 screws which is the most common size for cameras & tripods. Plate…
It's a card, but it's also a functional sundial with a compass! Point the turtle North and put a pencil in the center. If you are in Boston, then the Sun's shadow will tell you the exact time. Tuned using a real website:…
This cam is part of the P&G Helio-Chronometer design described at: https://www.printables.com/model/1542266-working-replica-of-an-early-20th-century-pilkingto The cam was derived mathematically using the spreadsheets in the link provided…
Someone asked for the complete assembly. This is about a 142mm plate. Scale it as you need. I will print this on my resin printer on its edge. I tested my 80mm model yesterday. The Unicorn casts an awesome shadow. The test run image is…
A beautiful sunbathing Mermaid, counting the hours as she basks. This base plate is 100mm. The file has been made smaller, 11MB and the face details refined. I hope you enjoy your sunny day.
Behold I am alive. I have finished my project that is the Byzantine Sundial Calendar. This device is one of the oldest known surviving examples of geared mechanisms from the ancient world; albeit incomplete like its predecessor the…
A latitude adjustable Unicorn Gnomon Sundial. This was a labor of love. I hope it blesses your garden. Print all the included files. Assembly required. Glue The Latitude Scale to the Dial Plate. Pin the unicorn at the origin by it's back…
Interior sundial inspired clock powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and a WS2812B LED strip. The device simulates sunlight movement using LEDs to display the current time in a modern interpretation of traditional sundials. The enclosure is…
A working horizontal sundial for the garden table, a wall top or a sunny windowsill, calculated for your latitude (London's 51.5 degrees by default; set yours in the Customizer). Hour lines from 6 am to 6 pm with raised numbers, and a…
This design is compatible with the following heliochronometer design: Also compatible with this southern hemisphere version: https://www.printables.com/model/1458924-solar-motion-position-time-measurement-instrument Uses a 12 x 2 mm…
An equatorial ring sundial: a 144 mm hour ring with Roman numerals and quarter-hour ticks, an arrow gnomon through two 120 mm rings, set in a cradle on a turned compass base. Free. Details - 139 x 144 x 168 mm assembled - 6 parts, all…
Summary This design was inspired by the Aten Heliochronometer Sundial, model B4003, designed and built in the 1990’s by the craftsman J.D. Gard of Tucson, Arizona. It’s a beautiful instrument made out of brass and aluminum, and it claimed…
Summary With a simple modification to the analemma plate, you can convert your Earth-based heliochronometer into an accurate Martian sundial using one of these Printable models: Planetary Geared Sundial/Clock Hybrid - The Best of both…
Much effort has been put into this design so please leave a like or comment—it would mean a lot to me! And if you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it! Main Features Choose your own flag!; Completely customizable design for your…
The original 2025 heliochronometer sundial reads time between 5:30AM & 6:30PM. This is due to the crescent main dial which limits the mechanical movement of the alidade. The original design is available here: Accurate Heliochronometer…
Change History Update (4-06-26): (Optional) Added a blank analemma plate for those who want to experiment with their own analemma curves & text. Check the file folder: Blank Analemma Plate. Update (12-07-26): The file…
