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3D Printed Flying Ornithopter

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May 4, 2026

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I modeled a working, flying, 3D-printed ornithopter based on Rimstar's design:
Website: https://rimstar.org/science_electronics_projects/ornithopter_rubber_band_type.htm

An ornithopter is a flying machine utilizing a flapping motion to generate lift and improve flight.

If you are interested in building one yourself, please follow Rimstar's video: https://youtu.be/NvFmh8MMyfI?si=A4tXAB2PF05_tl53
Use my 3D printed pieces in place of each of the balsa wood parts.
Tweaking the tail will improve flight!

Printing:

Print with 2 walls, no infill.
The thin pieces can be printed without brims; however, depending on your printer, you may see better results with brims.

License:

Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike

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