Twisty Cylinder (Print-in-Place Fidget)
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Description
A compact twisty cylinder that expands into a satisfying spiral mechanism when pulled.
Prints fully assembled in one piece with zero supports and zero assembly.
Just print, twist, and enjoy.
This model transforms from a cylinder into a flexible articulated structure, making it a perfect desk fidget, stress toy, or display piece.
Features
- Print-in-place design
- Fully functional off the build plate
- Expands and compresses smoothly
- Strong, chunky segments for durability
- Minimalistic cylindrical aesthetic
- Single-color friendly (looks great in matte PLA)
Brim: Optional
Post-Print Tip
After printing, gently twist and expand the cylinder a few times to fully loosen the joints.
This helps achieve the smoothest motion and is normal for print-in-place mechanisms.
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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