Solar system 3d printed

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To keep things this way, we finance it through advertising, ad-free subscriptions, and shopping links. If you purchase using a shopping link, we may earn a commission. Whether it's educational or decorative, the solar system is great fun to print! Read on for 10 3D printed solar system models and orreries.

Can You 3D print a model?

3D Printing! We have converted some of our models to .stl format for 3D printing and we are working on more. Check out the current set of printable models .

What is a solar system Orrery?

Solar System Orrery (3D Printed): "An orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model." -Wikipedia- In this Instructable I will share how to make a…

Can a 3D printed Sun be made to light up?

If the sun is 3D printed in clear plastic, the sun can be made to light up with 5x 5mm Led's. For scientific accuracy the sun should be made a hard white, but I settled for warm white because it is prettier. The 5 Led's are mounted in the top side of the sun, facing in. If they face out, they will create bright spots on the surface.

Can I 3D print parts?

The parts do have bridges and 60 degree overhangs, but most of these are very manageable. Most of the parts can be 3D printed with any nozzle, but all of the gears should be printed with a 0.3mm nozzle or smaller to get the best results. Material should not be an issue to 3D print the parts. All materials should work equally well.

Does 3D printing involve a lot of trial and error?

3D printing often involves trial and error. If you encounter adjustments or changes when printing models, we encourage you to share your experience with us.