Geneva Wheel Mechanism

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3D printed Geneva Wheel. Used in old watches, video projectors and indexing machines, meet the Geneva Wheel mechanism, which name is derived from the device's earliest application in Geneva, Switzerland, watchmaking capital of the world.

All STL files and fully detailed documentation are included in the download. This mechanism contains moving parts and is fully interactive. All parts are printable via the STL files with the exception of the standard M4x8mm screws that will need to be purchased separately (online or at your local hardware store) for assembly. In addition, we are providing educators with a set of questions about this mechanism to quiz your students and help them trigger their curiosity. Enjoy!

Hi, I’m Brian, a French-American mechanical engineer and designer.

Throughout my career, I have held many engineering positions that have involved 3D Design and Printing; however, I have always done my best work personally, and have created hundreds of designs at home. Most recently, I decided to make my passion my everyday reality and created my company, 3D Design Space.

I have been working to create models that exhibit elementary mechanisms that exist all around us, to teach people about these mechanisms and how they work. My goal has always been to educate people (especially the youngest generation) on the benefits and excitement that can come from mechanical engineering and 3D Printing. Today my goal is achieved through 3D Design Space and I hope you will enjoy what I have been working on for you.

On a personal level, I am a father to an amazing one year old boy, a loving husband, and a dog dad to two beautiful dogs. I live in the South of France and enjoy traveling, 3D printing, electronics and robotics.

This design (like all 3D Design Space designs) is under copyright. Which means, upon purchase, you do NOT have the right to sell commercially.

If you would like to legally sell them commercially, please contact me at brianj@3ddesignspace.com

The digital files are never to be re-sold, shared, or given away!

Please share images of your creations, I would love to see them! :)

To see all things 3D Design Space, including all of our models (public and exclusive bonus ones) visit our website: www.3ddesignspace.com

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Thank you!

FDM Settings

Material: Any firm material (PLA, ABS, PETG, etc.)
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Perimeters: 4 counts (1.2mm)
Top and bottom layers: 6 counts (1.2mm)
Infill density: 10%
Infill pattern: Rectilinear (Lines) or Zig-Zag
Skirt / brim / raft: Skirt only – no brim or raft
Support: No support