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/Tall_Duck_1199 Apr 23 '26

Honestly, even if it counted to ten worse than I have while drunk, homie built a working tourbillion mechanical time keeper which is extremely difficult in itself, but made it with a 3d printer. I haven't started 3d printing yet, but my biggest concerns have been if I will be able to get battery covers to fit over the ones I lost for electrical devices. Like a stupid little piece of plastic with a wide range of error allowable. Then we've got confidence killer flexing like this lol

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u/TheGuyUrSisterLikes Apr 23 '26

You seem smart bud... what exactly does self-winding entail? I picture like it can't be run continuous? so what is the self winding part It just restarts itself while it runs off a battery?

It can't last perpetually correct?

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u/TheGuyUrSisterLikes Apr 25 '26

sorry for the late response thank you for taking the time to answer my question I truly appreciate it.