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Parts required: Choose the wall mount version or the rebar-cap version. The wall mount version requires: a m4x45 screw a m4 lock nut wood screws to mount to a garden post 2x 5mm OD .5mm wall x 10mm length stainless tube The rebar-cap…
Whether you're a fan of garden gadgets or looking for a 3d printed garden whirligigs , this 3D printed bee will be a pleasant project to watch when working with the wind. Features: Wind-Powered Movement: Wings spin in the wind, which will…
Another Whirilgig. This time it's Wile E Coyote chasing Roadrunner. I had a lot of trouble with the legs. First, in figuring how they had to twist in order to become propellers and also not hit anything when they rotated. Then, how to do…
Preview model in action: Video presentation and instructions : This is a working model of a whirligig that shows the wind direction and helps the duckie to make the first attempts in the flying craft. Initially I made it more as a proof…
Hummingbird Whirligig Edit: 5 July 2020 I have added a "spinner" to the front of the prop hub. It is threaded at 1/4-20 so it will just screw onto the threaded rod main shaft and cover the nut securing the hub. Thanks to SuperTroy for the…
This is a whirligig that I had made a few years ago out of wood. I decided to try making it again, this time 3D printing the parts. The Assembly_guide.png file will show how it goes together. Once the model is glued and the hardware…
A whistle was attached to the button spinner. A string is needed to spin it. Enjoy! Print Settings Printer: Fraxinus 1stGen Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 0%
Another whirligig. This one is an old couple doing laundry the old fashion way. All of the action parts are mirrored so they can be glued together and viewed correctly from either side. They also are printed in relief so painting will be…
Video of it in action: https://i.imgur.com/TIBUhLD.mp4 UPDATE: I have added a PDF with assembly instructions. This is my attempt at a whirligig / windvane / windmill thingamajig which is modular, meaning that you can swap bits in and out…
chickens whirligig revisited. In the year since I first posted my Chickens whirligig, some problems have come up. This is my attempt to fix them. The main problem has been that it takes quite a bit of force to get the whirligig spinning.…
This is a modification of a simple toy of the depression era called a Whirligig. Children would thread a string through a large button and make a loop of the string and then spin the button on the string. It is an interesting way for…
My grandmother had a couple of these bird whirligigs with broken wings and I thought it would be a fun 3D printing project to make replacement parts. Printed upright (as in the stl file), the wing is narrow enough that the supports…
Edit 11/11/2016: Made slight change to sleigh that strengthens the peg on the runner. Thanks ctgreybeard for finding this error. Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! You will need to print: 4 ea Whirligig blades 3 ea Eccentric cams 2 ea Crossbars…
This is another in my whirligig series. I made this one by request for my sister. It by far the most complicated one I have made. Assembly is pretty straight forward, but if you need help, check out the Assembly.svg file included in the…
The Wind Spinner / Whirligig Wood Chopper is an easy-to-make wind spinner in the style of the classic wood chopping mechanism. It can be made with either 2, 3 or 6 blades, according to your choice, and only needs a few M4 bolts/screws to…
As I've previously mentioned, my wife loves hummingbirds. By happenstance, after completing my previous two whirligig models, a Youtube follower asked if I could convert my previous hummingbird electric motor driven model into a…
Make your lawn invincible with the Invincible Lawn Star! A proper whirligig, it spins in even the gentlest of breezes. It can sit atop a pole made from 1/2-inch PVC or you can hang it from a tree using the convenient hole in the top (use…
The original Ballet Dancer 02 is created and kindly released to Internet by “mytanas” it was hard to print for me. TheNit released a remix of the figure in two parts. Grand job! Original: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1819299 Remix by…
designed to print on mini, use ABS, ASA, PETG or PLA with top 2 layers in red and remainder in white on body sections and first and last 2 layers in red on wings. 28 Dec 2021 update - fixed holes in left side Jan 2025 update - added…
UPDATE 2: I have had reports of the existing profile not working well. I apologize to anyone who has had issues with the current profile. I have developed a new print profile and have replaced the 3MF with a new one. This has a new…
In addition to the printed parts you will need: (2) 6082RS sealed ball bearings 5/16-18 x 2" hex bolt 5/16 - 18 tap 18" x 5/8" OD pipe I used the bolt with some washers and a hex nut to pull both bearings into the housings. I used Loctite…
This is a Whirligig. Two girls on a swing. Using V2 files there is no need for the 608 bearing and it is stronger construction. It can be guild without bearings now
The Witch Wall Decoration is created and kindly released to Internet by LeTTDesign https://www.printables.com/model/1018681-witch-wall-decoration The only changes to the witch is the little foot so it fits into the hub of the whirligig…
This is a dancing Ballerina Whirligig. I created all the parts but the ballerina figure. The Ballerina Dancer is created and kindly released to Internet by Marco Vigliarolo https://www.printables.com/model/693063-dancer I did not changed…
I created "Whirligig, Dolphins" for our youngest daughter who loves dolphins. As she lives in Florida, she should not have much trouble finding a windy day to enjoy this whirligig! As usual I probably forgot a file or two or who knows…
Inspired by the BBC television series "The Repair Shop", I designed "Whirligig, Noah's Ark" based on a restoration project that appeared on the show. The original model appearing on the show was made of wood, steel and ball bearings. I 3D…
I needed a mount to try my NakedGoPro 7 so I designed this. Printed with TPU
The old-fashioned whirligig, or buzz button. Thread a loop of string through the two holes, twist it up, then pull and relax to make the disc spin and buzz. Four designs: a gear, a flower, a star and a wave, each with cut-out windows that…
The original Ballet Dancer 02 is created and kindly released to Internet by “mytanas” it was hard to print for me. TheNit released a remix of the figure in two parts. Grand job! Original: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1819299 Remix by…
