3D-Printed Electric Marble Mazes
Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
October 18th-20th
We are exhibiting a variety of innovative, fun, engaging battery-powered 3D-printed marble machines.
Each model is 3D printed using PLA plastic on consumer FDM printers. This takes anywhere from six to fifteen hours, depending on each model's size and complexity. A model is made from two to seven PLA parts, which are inspected and cleaned of any residual plastic that's a byproduct of the printing process. (None of the models require support material, which simplifies the cleaning process). Once the PLA parts are prepared they, along with the electric parts are assembled into complete models. There's no painting — the plastic is the color it appears.
The models are designed in Blender. They use a variety of different mechanisms to lift the marbles.
Gualala Gadget
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.
