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Improved Heliochronometer Sundial Base Design with Integrated Bubble Levels and Magnetic Compass

3DMason avatar3DMason

June 27, 2025

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This is an improved version of the original heliochronometer sundial base design.  It allows one to level the base and make true north adjustments without any additional hardware.  It is also compatible with the original heliochronometer pedestal design. 

The design makes use of (qty 2) 10x10x29mm Mini Square Spirit Level and (qty 1) 20x20x5mm Mini Oil filled Compass.  Both can be acquired through Amazon or similar site.

Northern Hemisphere (NH) & Southern Hemisphere (SH) versions are available.

Use M4 screws at the end of arms for level adjustments.  For maximum alignment accuracy, make sure to compensate for any magnetic north deviations from true north in your area.  The sundial requires to be aligned to true north for accurate time readings.  Suggested material for printing is ASA or ABS.

  1. Heliochronometer - World's Most Accurate Sundial by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com
  2. Heliochronometer (version 2) - World's Most Accurate Sundial by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com
  3. Gard Heliochronometer Sundial Derivative by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com
  4. Schmoyer Equatorial & Analemmatic Sundial Derivative by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com
  5. Heliochronometer Clock Hybrid Sundial - with Reading Accuracy Optimization by 3DMason | Download free STL model | Printables.com

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