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Simple Wheel
A simple wheel for testing out printing in flexible materials, such as MadeSolid's FlexSolid filament. Designed to be printable without any supports, as well with a hollow center, to provide more flex in the final print.
NOTE: Will update design once successful print has been made, no guarantees this prints well yet.
How I Designed This
Created with Autodesk Inventor, I drew a simple profile sketch of the wheel, then used the "Revolve" tool to create the base shape. Then I created a work plane tangent to the surface of the wheel, drew a sketch of the treads, and used the "emboss" tool to extrude a single tread on the wheel. Then I used the "circular pattern" tool to repeat the treads all the way around the wheel.
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How do I download Simple Wheel?
Click the "View on thingiverse" button above to visit the original model page on thingiverse. You can download the STL file directly from the creator's page for free.
What 3D printer can I use for this model?
This STL file is compatible with most FDM 3D printers (Creality Ender 3, Prusa MK3S+, Bambu Lab, etc.) and resin printers (Elegoo, Anycubic). Check the original page for recommended print settings and materials.
Is this 3D model free to download?
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Can I modify this STL file?
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