Maker Faire Coney Island 2024
3D-Printed Marble Mazes
Home: California, United States
We conceive, design and print innovative 3D-printed kinetic gadgets such as marble mazes, clocks and curiosities. We love to share these at Maker Faires, bringing delight to adults and children alike.
https://www.gualalagadget.com
Maker
Gualala Gadget
We conceive, design, print and assemble 3D-printed battery operated marble machines.
https://www.gualalagadget.comWhat Inspired You to Make This?
The inspiration for Gualala Gadget came when our master gadget-maker, Jim, was exploring the complexities of 3D printing. Jim noticed that most of the things that are 3D-printed these days, while fascinating and very creative, are static objects with no movement at all, like action figures. So Jim decided to create a 3D-printed object that incorporated movement and started devising his first marble machine. After many months of trial and error, tweaking and changing, he had his first Gualala Gadget working perfectly. Jim has found the process of gadget-designing so enjoyable, he can't seem to stop himself from creating new gadgets. And in the process, Jim has managed to push the limits of 3D printing.
