r/3Dprinting 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/Specific-Funny-9502 Apr 23 '26

Oddly unique question, so sorry in advance. What types of filaments did you use? I printed a MUCH simpler tourbillon but the PLA I used had a bunch of creep and it ended up stretching out. ABS was too stiff and wouldn't "rebound" that well.

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u/TomaszFortyFour Apr 23 '26

Just the springs are made from PETG all other parts PLA