How to create effective compliant mechanisms with 3D printing

Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: https://www.youtube.com/@TTRacingYT Compliant mechanisms are marvels of modern manufacturing. Complex, moving parts, but made from a single piece with calculated deformation. In this video, I showcase an array of 3D printed compliant mechanisms, and outline some valuable tips for designing and printing your own. Thanks to my patron Geoff for requesting this video. 0:00 Introduction 0:44 What is a compliant mechanism? Mechanism wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanism_(engineering) Compliant mechanism wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compliant_mechanism 2:10 Popular examples of compliant mechanisms Bendy parts video: https://youtu.be/8WEqKYa6XRk Veritasium video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97t7Xj_iBv0 RClifeon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLLLsKyeljc Mark Rober video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c2NqlUWZfo BYU CMR website: https://www.compliantmechanisms.byu.edu 3:54 Examining 3D printed compliant mechanisms Nerf blaster on Printables by BYU CMR:: https://www.printables.com/model/540528-one-piece-compliant-blaster Fully Compliant pliers by BYU CMR: https://www.printables.com/model/525989-fully-compliant-pliers Origami flasher by BYU CMR: https://www.printables.com/model/535915-folding-origami-flasher-hexagon-with-living-hinges Bistable compliant switch: https://www.printables.com/model/581016-bistable-compliant-switch SPIRAL SPRING 23 by SL_ST: https://www.printables.com/model/255245-sl_st-spiral-spring-23 My fractal vise: https://www.printables.com/model/180109-fractal-vise Flexure fractal vise jaws V6 by BubsBuilds: https://www.printables.com/model/702580-flexure-fractal-vise-jaws-v6 My bendy panels: https://www.printables.com/model/556103-making-flat-but-bendable-models-with-a-slot-patter 7:01 What filament is best for compliant mechanisms? 10:08 Design and print tips 16:04 Conclusion Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5] https://3dprintersonline.com.au/ Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech