Ultimate Customizable Straight Cut Planetary Gear Fidget Spinner

The Ultimate Straight Cut Planetary Gear Fidget Spinner, designed for those of us that like assembling & customizing.
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updated January 8, 2025

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Introducing the ultimate straight cut gear fidget spinner. Why ultimate? Not because it is the best planetary gear fidget but because it is perfect for those of us that like to assemble and customize fidgets to how we want them to look and feel. 

See model photos of how one fidget can be customized into many configurations and colors.

Customizable (see photos):

  1. You can print each part in any color you like and swap out easily for a different look.
  2. You can also add more planet gears in multiple formations for a different look and feel. Have 3, 4 ,5 or 6 planet gears to give it the look you like.
  3. Scale the X and Y axis of the sun gear evenly (not the Z axis) to further customize how tight or loose you would like the spinner to feel. 
  4. No need to reprint the whole fidget, just the parts you would like to replace/customize.

Printing:

  1. You will need supports. Tree supports on build plate only, worked best for me.

Assembly:

May be a bit tricky the first time but gets easier. See the photo (last photo) of the exploded diagram on how the parts fit together.

Tip: lay out flat the sun and planet gears in your desired pattern (see photos for some ideas) then maneuvering the ring gear over the top. Then lift up the assembly and screw the last part on to secure all gears in place.

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Hope you enjoy and happy printing 😎

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