Wiggle Wheel

Update 4/10/2024: I added a version with wider tolerances, It gives a slightly different wiggle that some may prefer and requires less precision so it should print easily with most printers and filaments even if they aren't optimized.

As someone with the attention span of a squirrel in a trail mix factory, I’ve always loved fidget toys but also can get a bit caught up in the rhythm which leads to pointless and unnecessary anxiety, I end up focusing more than I should on the repetitive fidget action which pulls my attention away from reality, kinda defeating the entire purpose of a fidget. That’s where the Wiggle Wheel steps in, I’ve bought and printed countless fidget toys and don’t think I’ve come across one like this (if I’m mistaken feel free to correct me, I am but a mediocre human) the predictably unpredictable automated nature of the motion lets my mind wander as the motion is pushed along by nature and only partially in my control.

This is technically like version 80, but the second version I've posted, the old version has a lower poly form which gives a bit more haptic feedback and sound but also doesn't move as long and can be a bit too loud. in addition to making it smoother a side effect was being able to tighten the tolerances. The magnet slots are also a weird shape now that allows for a tighter fit to keep a slim form.

I'm not sure if anyone will actually print this but I've put an unnecessarily large amount of time into tweaking it so let me know what you think!

I still like the feel of the old low poly version as well so I'm going to leave it up in case anyone wants to check it out.

Update 3/24/24 - added a profile for smooth build plates

Directions

*Must use Arachne setting*

I recommend pla, it seems to spin a bit better and expands a bit less- tolerances are fine-tuned for pla so if you want to print with petg and have an issue let me know and I can upload a version with slightly more tolerance.

When Inserting the magnets half should be positive facing inward and half negative so going around it should be +, +, -, - (or -, -, +,+, it doesn't matter) I included a picture to better visualize this. once the magnets are inserted you can put the other half on and squeeze them together, the tolerances should be tight enough for the friction to hold them together but depending on your magnets you may need to use super glue

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The center magnets can be in any orientation, you need to use CA glue for this part which will also help hold the outer ring together in case it starts to separate due to a drop or something. place the magnets in the first half on top of some glue, then place that half upwards in the center of your assembled ring, at this point, you can get the second half, place some glue in it, and then place it on top of the open magnets. squeeze the pieces together and then spin the ring to make sure any leaked glue gets dislodged.

Last step, and not entirely necessary- hold the wiggle wheel tight, then grab the ring with your free hand and pull it away from the center as if you're trying to pop the center piece out. This helps bend the center rim outwards to get smoother movement in case it gets warped or bent inwards during assembly.

Magnets Wont Fit?

My 6x2 version has 7 different sizes to accommodate the variation in different brands of 6x2 magnets. If there's any demand I can do that for this model as well, just let me know if your magnets wont fit and I'll try to put out extra sizes asap. Or you can just change the size a bit in the slicer.