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Automaton Stage

Turn a crank to make cam-driven figures move

The frame of a cam automaton: push an 8 mm dowel through the side holes as a camshaft, thread on three Helix Spindle discs printed at half size, and drop 6 mm dowels through the top holes so they ride on the cams. Turn the crank and the rods bob in sequence, ready to carry paper or printed figures.

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Size (Base A): 120 × 90 × 80 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 3.0 mm
Volume: 82.9 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 103 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 31 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 120 × 90 × 80 mm, with 3.0 mm walls
5 holes in the floor and walls
One more base built on (Base B)
Base B: rectangular, 120 × 90 mm (stacked)

How to print it

Print open side down; 8 mm and 6 mm dowels.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

Filament: at most about 103 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $2.06 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the automaton Stage model?

The automaton Stage model measures 120 × 90 × 80 mm (width × depth × height). That is Base A; one more base is built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print open side down; 8 mm and 6 mm dowels. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 103 g of PLA (82.9 cm³ printed solid), roughly $2.06 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the automaton Stage model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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