Mechanical Water Droplet Sculpture

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<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:100%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/275313/rich_content/a7548fb5-9917-439c-8074-b1d365ed4481/loop.gif#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%228238a2f6-4d6b-4c9f-a3e2-6043055f8acb%22%2C%22w%22%3A360%2C%22h%22%3A204%7D"></figure><p>This is just a cool mechanical toy that, by turning the crank, simulates the waves from a drop of water. I was inspired by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqzjAmPFND8">this</a> model by Dean O'Callaghan.</p><p>Assembly is super easy. I tend to start with adding the crank to the body first so there's a little more room before the top and middle pieces go on. When attaching the crank to the 608 bearings in the base, use 2 M3x10mm screws to attach the spacers and handle. Also on the handle side, be sure to attach the handle on the outside of the spacer so there is room for the handle to spin without binding. To attach the knob to the handle just use one more M3x10mm screw and tighten it just tight enough so the knob can still spin freely. Depending on your print settings you may experience stringing between the legs of the rings. If that happens, I've found that using a heat gun on the strings will tend to wick them away fairly easily.</p>