The result is a reinvention of a classical tourbillon, adapted to 3D printing. Like the Deep Space Tourbillon, the ticking-unit should be in the center of the watch, and the hands should rotate around it, using big internal gears. With this in mind, I knew my 3D-printable watch needed to have a tourbillon. It’s a piece to really show off, and it takes 100% focus to achieve. With advancements in modern watchmaking a tourbillon is unnecessary, but designers still include it as a demonstration of their skills. In watchmaking, the tourbillon is a slowly spinning cage for the watch’s escapement and balance wheel, which is meant to average out the effects of gravity on the timepiece’s accuracy. I was obsessed with Vianney Halter’s Deep Space Tourbillon, a Star Trek-inspired wristwatch whose mechanics rotate visibly at its center. Then I got an Ultimaker 2 and a new challenge. This sparked my passion for 3D-printed clock design, and my first 3DP wall clock was ticking 6 months later. Next, I challenged myself to design a gear with a Swiss lever escapement - the mechanical linkage in a timepiece that swings back and forth and creates the “ticking” sound. I bought my first 3D printer in 2013 and immediately started creating custom Lego gears for my kids. Showcasing amazing maker projects of 2022 Gift the gift of Make: Magazine this holiday season! Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine todayĬommunity access, print, and digital Magazine, and more Share a cool tool or product with the community.įind a special something for the makers in your life. Skill builder, project tutorials, and more Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed
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