Tread Clicker Fidget

Tread clicker fidget, taking inspiration from some of the best creations I have seen and creating a satisfying, easy to build toy. Requires no glue and can easily be assembled in under 1 minute. The track clicks either direction and is easy to spin, has been revised multiple times and tested for over a week. 

I printed this using elegoo pla, using a few supports, due to the spring required for the build its recommended against using silk as has only been tested using basic pla filaments. Please follow the print profiles as closely as possible.

Easy to print - if not using the 3mf files and you print by the stl files - use .40 wall width, supports on the top and base if your overhangs are usually bad and you need 2x cogs.

How to build -

Step 1 -

Remove all supports.

Step 2 -

Gently flex the tracks being careful not to damage the hinge, so the track is able to freely rotate.

Step 3 -

Insert the spring as per the orientation in the above photograph (you may leave the spring out if you intend to use without the clicker function.

Step 4 -

Place the wheels inside the track as shown.

Step 5 -

Lower the wheels and track simultaneously as shown above, gently moving the spring aside as you lower into the notches on the wheel as shown. 

Step 6 -

Align the base and top with he orientation shown above and then gently click the two pieces together. 

Step 7 -

Done, rotate the track a few times ensuring the clicker function works - if the track feels stiff, rotate a few times further until the device rotates easily and enjoy.