Newton's Cradle XL (Functional!)

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Newton's Cradle XL (Functional!)

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P1S
P1P
X1
X1 Carbon
X1E
A1

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Designer
7.7 h
3 plates
3.0(1)

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Description

 

For a smaller but decorative version check out https://makerworld.com/en/models/166276

 

Have you ever seen an executive's office without one? Then why should you go without!? The classic desk toy and demonstration of conservation of momentum and physics is available to print without any extra hardware! In the office these make the perfect tool to brainstorm, refocus, unwind and meditate, or simply start a conversation. For the classroom these are an essential demonstration in classical mechanics that no physics teacher should be without. For everyone else, I mean just look at this you know you want to play with it…

 

Feel free to remix if you have ideas for making one that works better! https://www.tinkercad.com/things/aKtssHNMYdr-big-ol-newtons-cradle

 

Changes from the original:

  • Massive 250mm frame - Make use of that entire build plate
  • Massive 40g (that's 10x!) / 40mm balls - More mass = More swing time
  • Tighter connectors on the balls - Less lateral movement = More swing time
  • Sturdier strings - Less lateral movement = More swing time
  • Properly angled connectors on the strings - Less tension = Less friction on the axle

Printing

There are 3 plates: the balls, the frame, and the strings.

Balls - these are 100% infill. Make sure you tune your filament.

Frame - print this plate twice.

Strings - these are straightforward.

 

Assembly

Remove the brims

 

Snap the base together - it helps to lay one side on a table and press into it 1 snap at a time once everything is aligned.

 

Attach the strings to the balls

 

Attach the strings to the base

 

Swing!

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Other Issues:functional is a bit of a stretch - 2-3 collisions if lucky
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So there are a few losses to fight but it should work as in the video What materials did you use? Did you keep the balls at 100% infill? (this is crucial) What surface is it on? (any sliding of the frame will diminish movement) With 1 ball attached does it swing freely / no rubbing feeling? That single swing should last quite a bit. With 2 balls attached do the balls start swinging sideways? A little twisting is expected. With all of the balls is there a lot of bounce-back from the striking ball?
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