Libre wind vane (style A)

A printable rotating indicator for showing wind direction.

3D-Printed.org notes

A generic outdoor indicator. Verify hardware, clearances, and durability for the intended conditions; no measurement accuracy is claimed.

Original creator description

This Design is part of the 3D printing things. "Libre wind vane (style A)" This is a wind direction indicator for 3D printing. Dies ist ein Windrichtungsindikator für den 3D Druck. Theres another style avaiable: style B design goals: optimized for FDM ~15cm for M4 slide bearing / or ball bearing 604 2RS 4x12x4 (untested) center of mass at rotational axis in bearing style A: less filament / weight /printing time works at a bit lower windspeeds compared to style B less stiffness base body less torque addition stainless parts needed: 2 threadlocked nuts M4 2 washer M4 threaded rod M4 or screw M4 (optional) ball bearing 604 2RS 4x12x4 (not tested yet) If you want to use a ball bearing you need... This hosted file keeps creator credit and Creative Commons CC0 1.0 details.

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4mmCC0FDMopen hardwareopen sourceopen source hardwareopensourcepublic domainvane

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  • Difficulty

    beginner

  • Materials

    PLA suggested; confirm scale and supports in your slicer before printing.

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  • libre_wind_vane_styleB_v1_ophwsoc_604_adapter.stl

    STL · 653.9 KB

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  • windindicator_v1_base_ophwsoc.stl

    STL · 8.1 MB

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  • windindicator_v1_bearing_ophwsoc.stl

    STL · 1.4 MB

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  • windindicator_v1_topwasher_ophwsoc.stl

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File metadata

  • libre_wind_vane_styleB_v1_ophwsoc_604_adapter.stl

    SHA-256: d6647a6037eb7066e2c6ff73b96a141c0141d2d6bdf6ba15bf90783fc7da4ba8

  • windindicator_v1_base_ophwsoc.stl

    SHA-256: 3943f2d6b39c90940e057214e682fce1d1f73f093cebd6bae00457be157c3074

  • windindicator_v1_bearing_ophwsoc.stl

    SHA-256: e112463f5082c36ddc9aad590919231c7467482ad9aa63ea7c51ef5f279a80d7

  • windindicator_v1_topwasher_ophwsoc.stl

    SHA-256: d8ec4520dd37fe244df4e1caf710ce913832f2c9d2296c0087f47b19b9b3c734

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