September 9, 2025
Description
The whole flipbook is designed to be maintainable in case of the glue getting loose or if you want to change the pictures. The base plate should have a snug fit to the right and left side, but can be glued down as well if you prefer that. You will still be able to simply pull out the crank and then take out the pictures.
The assembly is a bit fiddly but overall not bad. More instructions below if you need them.
I tried to optimize the parts for printing. As a result only the baseplate needs a little bit of supports, but those are very little and also easy to remove. All parts are already oriented like they should be printed.
Originally i wanted to remix this great model, but decided at some point that the changes would be too many and i could instead just redo it from the ground up to better fit my use case. I still wanted to include it as a huge source of inspiration :)
https://www.printables.com/model/172918-flip-it-the-3d-printed-rotary-flipbook
Assembly:
For the pictures: They belong onto the picture holders. Depending on which ones you choose, you will have to apply adhesive or glue differently. I used the Medium Height and used adhesive strips, as shown in the pictures of the model. Liquid glue definitly works as well though.
Step 1: Glue the Picture Stopper onto the right frame and insert the crank through the right frame. Also insert the base into the right frame.
Step 2: Insert one Wheel onto the crank
Step 3: Insert all the pictures into the holes
Step 4: Put on the second wheel. Check to make sure the orientation is correct, so it fits on top. This step is a bit fiddly but it shouldnt be too hard.
Step 5: Put on the left frame onto the crank and base. Push until it fits nicely
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution