Zodiac Spin: Interactive Astrological Wallart – Where Wallart Meets Mechanism and Sound

Welcome to Zodiac Spin, your new favorite piece for the wall. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of astrology with this unique 3D-printed wall decor. 

The set consists of two main parts: the centerpiece of this design is a central round plate, beautifully depicting your individual zodiac sign in a three-dimensional form. It is surrounded by an outer ring containing all twelve signs, which can be freely rotated. It serves as a zodiac calendar. You can rotate it as the current sign changes once a month.

This artistic piece combines aesthetics with interactivity, offering a fresh perspective on the twelve zodiac signs. Each zodiac sign is intricately designed, adding a touch of mystique and personality to your home. 

Whether you're a passionate astrology enthusiast or simply seeking a unique decoration for your wall, Zodiac Spin is perfect for you! Bring the magic of the stars into your home and impress your friends and family with this captivating artwork. And it's hard to miss: the diameter measures 44cm.

And sound?! Well, originally, I had planned twelve gears to connect the base and the zodiac ring. However, I then realized that with this construction, the ring was difficult to rotate once it was mounted on the wall. I had to come up with an alternative, thinking about what purpose the teeth of the Zodiac ring could serve. I remembered my childhood when we attached cardboard strips to the spokes of our bikes to create a clattering noise while riding. And that's how the sound ring, along with the sound tongue, was born. The sound when turning the ring is unmistakable. LOL.

Ready to unleash the powers of the universe?

Printing information

All stl files are correctly aligned.
In total, there are 44 parts to print. Some parts need to be printed multiple times. The respective quantity is noted on the files page for each individual file.

The following settings apply to all parts:

• Layer height: 0.20mm
• Perimeter: 2
• Infill: 10%
• Support: none

If you like two-colored base arm locks (see photos), then change the color at layer #10 (2.00mm).

Assembly Instructions

After you have printed all 44 parts, assemble them following these steps. You will need some super glue and, finally, a short universal screw (approximately 18mm in length) with a nominal diameter of about 4mm.

Step 1

Glue the twelve arms into the base.
 

Step 2

Glue the four parts of the zodiac ring together. The individual parts are numbered on the backside clockwise.

Step 3

Glue the twelve smaller zodiac signs onto the Zodiac ring in chronological order. The time period embossed into each zodiac sign should face outward.

Step 4

Place the zodiac ring centered on the arms of the base. Insert the twelve knobs into the ends of the arms to perfectly center the zodiac ring.
Now, glue each knob one by one into the end of an arm, ensuring the zodiac ring remains centered.

Step 5

Now, before the final steps, attach Zodiac Spin to the wall.

Step 6

Slide the sound tongue fully into any recess in the sound ring. Gluing is not required.

Step 7

Place the sound ring onto the base, with the sound tongue between the teeth of the zodiac ring. Again, no gluing is required.

Step 8

Position the central zodiac sign on the sound ring and connect it to the base using a small universal screw.

I am looking forward to your Makes! :-)

If you like this design, feel free to check out my others here.