The definition of chaos is complete disorder and confusion- this sculpture features a triple pendulum which devolves in to a chaotic movement when you start moving it side to side. Using paddles connected to rack and pinions, you can control the chaos by pressing on the paddles. 

The STL File:
Prints on all standard 3d printers, requires no additional tools or assembly. This video shows how to assemble it!
https://youtu.be/GuIfRCekvZI?si=Epl9jBimZcqmcq4M

Recommended print settings:
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Infill: 15-18% 
Total Print Time: ~10 hours
Total Material: ~200g

**All the files have been pre-oriented to save you some set up time! All you need to do is drop the parts into your slicer and hit print!﻿

The Triple Pendulum Chaos Creator

Full Build (10h - 200g).stl

This is the escapement powered by Bob, the humble escapement operator.  Bob is the one responsible for adding a pulse to keep the pendulum swinging, as well as triggers the advancement of the escapement wheel. This is my take on this escapement designed by dgreene909 

Here is the video that shows how easily this mechanism can be assembled!
https://youtu.be/3lrOB2xOD-U?si=G2IuRQe3FXeFsXqi

The STL File:
Prints on all standard 3d printers without supports, requires the following additional parts to assemble:

- 8 M4x12 Screw (I used https://geni.us/Sf5DpA9)
- 6 M4 Washers (These are the ones https://geni.us/tBNZNg)
- 4 624Z 13mm OD/4mm ID Bearings (These work great https://geni.us/lYZB)
- 1mm Nylon String or Fishing Line (I used string from this set https://geni.us/10HpwLY)

Recommended print settings:
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Infill: 15-18% 
Total Filament Required: ~145g
Minimum Build Plate Required: 200x200mm

**All the files have been pre-oriented to save you some set up time! All you need to do is drop the parts into your slicer and hit print!

The Walking Bob Escapement

Build 3 - 7.5h - 53g.stl

Something as simple as keeping count is easy to do in the digital space.  Before computers and the digital age, however, we used gears and other mechanical components to achieve things such as keeping count.  This is a 3D printable adaptation of a really cool mechanical device that is becoming increasingly obsolete in modern times. It can go from 0-999 in both increasing and decreasing counts!

This download includes all of the STL files needed to print your own Mechanical Counter and requires no additional tools for assembly.

Watch this video to see how easy it is to build this yourself! 
https://youtu.be/WnH5V8f5vRU?si=cqY8aSOHjADn4l8m

Recommended print settings:
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Infill: 15-18%
Total Filament: ~0.375kg
Largest Part Size: 141x90 mm

**All the files have been pre-oriented to save you some set up time! All you need to do is drop the parts into your slicer and hit print!

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