Binary Counter - 2, 4, 6 & 8 Bit versions

February 18, 2024
Description
I've recently been showed this video on social media and been inspired to create a 3D printable version of the binary counter. It's been a great design challenge for me and I learned in the process.
This makes for a great educational tool and ab equally great printing project.
Features :
- No support prints
- 2, 4, 6 & 8 bit versions available
- All versions fit one one A1 Mini buildplate
- Smooth action and sleek look
Printing :
If you are not using the provided print profiles, make sure you print the following files
- n-1 x Numbers file (n=2, 4, 6 or 8 bit)
- 1 x Final Number
- n-1 x Pins
- n-1 x pivots
- 1 x Left Support
- 1 x Right Support
- 1 x Support Beam (get the corresponding bit version)
- 1 x Rod (get the corresponding bit version)
Assembly :
- Slide and glue in the rod into the right support
- Take the pins & pivots and attach them to the numbers, it's a tight fit
- Slide in the numbers assembly onto the rod
- Slid in the final number onto the rod
- Slide and glue in the left support
- Glue in the support beam at the bottom