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Files (20)

planets_holder_top.stl
STL
508.7 KB
bottom_ring_gear.stl
STL
1.4 MB
fan.stl
STL
600.4 KB
top_ring_gear.stl
STL
175.1 KB
planet_gear.stl
STL
171.3 KB
short_pin.stl
STL
23.3 KB
fan_holder.stl
STL
510.4 KB
crank.stl
STL
559.1 KB
fan_case.stl
STL
519.3 KB
bottom_planets_holder2_reinforced.stl
STL
387.8 KB
crank_handle.stl
STL
516.8 KB
crank_holder.stl
STL
151.3 KB
pin.stl
STL
23.3 KB
planets_holder_bottom.stl
STL
563.7 KB
fan_case_pin.stl
STL
130.6 KB
fan_case_cover.stl
STL
282.8 KB
crank_stronger_one.stl
STL
2.5 MB
top_planets_holder2_reinforced.stl
STL
488.2 KB
crank_pin.stl
STL
272.9 KB
top_planets_holder2_next_to_crank_reinforced.stl
STL
430.9 KB
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Print cost & setup estimate
Saved filament data plus editable planning inputs for cost and time.
20 model files
Recommended kit
50g

Based on 25% main infill across listed model files

Material cost
$1.20

Filament only at roughly $24/kg PETG / ASA

Print time
2.0h saved / 1.4h–2.4h estimate

Uses 70 mm/s, 0.2 mm layers; verify supports in slicer

Saved setup guidance is used for material, infill, support, and per-file recommendation text; editable numbers are planning estimates only.

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Mechanical Fan with planetary gears

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Files

20 hosted model files

STL

Material start

PETG or ASA

Saved part guidance

Strength start

20-30% infill with 1.2-1.6 mm walls

Saved part guidance

Orientation / supports

Likely not needed

Exact totals

50 g · 2 hours

Saved estimate

Vehicle exposure

Cabin/interior use; avoid high-heat zones

Open the STL, 3MF, or OBJ model in your slicer before printing. Exact grams, time, and final support placement come from the actual slice. Test-fit and heat-check the part before installing it in a vehicle.

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License & use

CC BY
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Description

Update1: I made new crank, its reinforced and its easier to rotate slowly (I made it 3 gearboxes as its relatively hard to rotate whole thing) next step would be to improve planet gears holder as its now weakest part for 3 gearboxes variant. Update2: I added reinforced version of planets holder thingies, they are pretty solid now and I consider this project finished :) https://youtu.be/ytXheS1m-V4 PS i find 2 gearboxes and old crank as best one, 3 gearboxes are cool but too much friction ruins the fun and also more possibilities for whole system to jam... but the choice is yours :) How to assemble (sorry for quiet audio) https://youtu.be/9Z3ExSQPsK8 Hello , I just want to publish my few months worth project :) I don`t know why but I wanted to make mechanical toy, something that can do something while few days ago it was just static filament roll.

Published Feb 13, 2026Updated Aug 9, 2026

Originally published on thingiverse.com · License: CC BY

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