3D Print Your Own Gyroscope

$5.00

A gyroscope is both a fun toy and a great tool for exploring a myriad of math and science concepts (i.e. concentric circles, proportional increase, angular momentum, navigation). Design and 3D print your own gyroscope using this step-by-step tutorial. You will develop a fundamental understanding of how gyroscopes work while improving your 3D design skills. You can make your gyroscope a circle, a star or any shape you wish!

A gyroscope is both a fun toy and a great tool for exploring a myriad of math and science concepts (i.e. concentric circles, proportional increase, angular momentum, navigation). Design and 3D print your own gyroscope using this step-by-step tutorial. You will develop a fundamental understanding of how gyroscopes work while improving your 3D design skills. You can make your gyroscope a circle, a star or any shape you wish!

Get this tutorial and more in the Christmas Mega Bundle!

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Christmas is in the air and on the 3D printer! Use these step-by-step tutorials to teach your students (or yourself) how to create 3D Printable objects. This Mega Bundle includes complete tutorials to show you and your students how to create:

  • a Round Ornament (for single-color printers) (Level 1)

  • a Christmas Ornament (for multi-material printers) (Level 1)

  • Charms (Level 1)

  • a Gift Box (Level 1)

  • a Christmas Tree (Level 2)

  • a Snowglobe (Level 2)

  • a Gyroscope (Level 2)

The Bundle also includes a Level 3 guided project to help you and your students use the Engineering Design Process to create a lighted design.

 

Gyroscope

Level: 2

Supplies Needed: None

Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:

  • Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.

  • On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.

  • Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.

Print Time*: Varies depending on size

  • Sample Gyroscope: 1:26

*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.