3D Printing Instructions

To ensure smooth rotation and minimize friction, the central shaft is designed with a relatively large tolerance to guarantee effortless movement. When inserting the windmill into the base, please avoid pushing it all the way in; otherwise, increased friction may impair rotational performance. The central shaft has a slender structure, so handle it carefully during assembly to prevent breakage.

In actual testing, the windmill can rotate on its own in windy conditions; however, we recommend securing the base to the tabletop using double-sided tape or a similar method. Although the base has been 100% infilled to increase its weight, strong winds may still cause the blades to stall or the entire assembly to shift out of position.

To ensure the pattern remains intact—while also supporting custom designs—we ultimately opted for a solid-bottom design, which makes self-rotation in the wind quite challenging. After testing seven or eight different blade configurations, we settled on this solution. Originally, the design called for an insert-bearing structure; however, to simplify the parts, we eventually adopted a direct-axis-hole insertion design instead.

Custom Pattern Operation Instructions

The central pattern can be customized following the steps below. We recommend choosing patterns with fewer strokes and thicker lines to ensure optimal printing results.