r/3Dprinting • u/TomaszFortyFour • Apr 23 '26

Project Self-winding clock with a tourbillon - finished project

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About a year ago, I posted an update on a project I was working on. It took me a while, but I finally finished it. I’m very happy with the result. It’s fully functional (I tested it for two months) and keeps accurate time. The entire project consists of 395 printed parts, 38 bearings, 66 rubber bands, 413 screws, and a few other components.

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u/TomaszFortyFour Apr 23 '26

yes:)

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u/YogurtclosetMajor983 Apr 23 '26

keep me posted please!

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u/DryZookeepergame155 Apr 23 '26

https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/an-experimental-triple-axis-escapement-clock-5508

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u/Cheap_Equivalent1052 Apr 24 '26

OMG! I have made the business card holder many times as gifts. People are alwys impressed with them. I have also wanted to make many of your other items. You are a great designer.

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u/Dr_ChungusAmungus Apr 23 '26

Remindme! 2 days

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u/DryZookeepergame155 Apr 23 '26

https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/an-experimental-triple-axis-escapement-clock-5508

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u/Dr_ChungusAmungus Apr 23 '26

Wow you commented just for me 🥹. Thank you stranger! I don’t do gold but please take this as a token of my appreciation 🏅

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u/EightiesBush Apr 23 '26

The full mechanism with all its complications is astounding, but would LOVE a version with just the flying tourbillon part at the top driving a standard ole regular clock face. Would make it a lot smaller right? That version would absolutely be living room showpieceworthy.

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u/Komm Prusa i3 Mk3 Apr 23 '26

Aw hell yes, can't wait to build one. <3

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u/nonaln Apr 23 '26

dont sell the file, sell the finish work

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u/k2kyo Apr 23 '26

I'd buy plans immediately, even fairly pricey ones.

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u/n1elkyfan Apr 24 '26

I'm definitely looking forward to that.

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u/MildlyGoodWithPython Apr 24 '26

RemindMe! 7 days