7 Segment Counter Tutorial, 3D Printed, STL Files Link

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  • Version 2 of the 7-Segment mechanical counter. Improved design. This particular model is a sequential counter (numbers 0 - 9) that receives a linear input to cycle the display.
    Previous Version 1: • 7 Segment Display, 3D ...
    Single-Digit v2.1 STL Files: www.printables.com/model/8600...
    Two-Digit v2.1 STL files: www.printables.com/model/8692...
    Files updated on 5/5/24 to use 3D printed screws; no longer requires wood screws.
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  • @JamsterJules
    @JamsterJules 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +185

    That has to be the best project ive seen for a long time - bravo. Tempted to make a clock using steppers with it

    • @Kihidokid
      @Kihidokid 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      Why use steppers when you can use a single motor and gears.

    • @skmgeek
      @skmgeek 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      ​@@Kihidokidstepper motors can be controlled precisely so they always spin at an exact speed, the only control you have over the speed of normal DC motors is the voltage that you put into them (and even then, any amount of load will make them go out of time)

    • @soundspark
      @soundspark 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      ​@@skmgeek You could use a DC motor on a cam and a limit switch, with an Arduino counting the time.

    • @Kihidokid
      @Kihidokid 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@skmgeek just use a 4rpm motor, input 120v and a small transformer. If you use 4 stepper motors you have to write code. For a clock. You have to use a complicated piece of machinery that has a clock in it to build a clock.

    • @Kihidokid
      @Kihidokid 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@soundspark why do you people want to use Arduino in everything. Stop it. You're building a clock using a clock.

  • @dmytro.d
    @dmytro.d 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +159

    A potential feature idea is to have carryover output/input so you could chain them.

    • @cbs1710
      @cbs1710 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I was just about to suggest the same. Excellent design thus far!

    • @mungewell
      @mungewell 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Maybe the plunger could be split, so that it only activated the rachets if 'activated' from the side (ie lower digit carry).

    • @squatchhammer7215
      @squatchhammer7215 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Make it like the Burroughs mathematical machine th-cam.com/video/fe-9uTVMQlo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IJKJGkil5CPoZzBd

    • @Internetzspacezshipz
      @Internetzspacezshipz 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      The mechanical losses are already pretty big... Having to also actuate another one might end up being either REALLY stiff to press, or even break something... But idk! It would be cool to see regardless.

    • @dmytro.d
      @dmytro.d 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Internetzspacezshipz the lever could actuate all 7-segment assemblies simultaneously and the carry over mechanism could act like a clutch. the force will indeed be greater when going over several orders of magnitude.

  • @cal6995
    @cal6995 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Compliant springs in place of the bands and a way to link multiple together would be fantastic upgrades. Great project, thanks for sharing! :)

  • @NthDegree256
    @NthDegree256 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I printed this for my numbers-obsessed kid, and he loves it - he was very excited to help me put it together! And thanks for adding the printed screws, saved me a trip to the hardware store.

  • @critical_always
    @critical_always 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    What a beautiful design! Assembly so satisfying that I am going to print this, assemble it and then take it apart and give the parts as a present.
    Your video serves as the assembly guide.

  • @almosh3271
    @almosh3271 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I design, build and fly radio control airplanes as a hobby. As a designer, I appricate how much work you've put in your project. Job well done and 2 thumbs up !!

  • @sceptrdisle1766
    @sceptrdisle1766 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you for sharing this and making the files available. Very well designed and explained. Great for helping my grandchildren to count!

  • @bdot02
    @bdot02 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    This is a super impressive project considering that the only non-3d printed things needed are rubber bands and a couple screws. You could probably even design it to be held together without screws. Super impressive. Well done.

    • @mmrow1634
      @mmrow1634 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Detents printed into the body components, especially within the stand-off structure, to hold it together.
      Printed springs for the push-action return and for each individual segment, a lot more fiddly and might require expanding the body.
      Yeah, all of it could be printed in some way for sure.

  • @berni_schmorg
    @berni_schmorg 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I love this design a lot! A lot of these highly complex models are insanely difficult to assemble but this is poka yoke heaven! Product design mastermind.

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much!

  • @tommyunreal
    @tommyunreal 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Wow! I love this, thank you for making the files available for all of us. I immediately thought of using it to make a counter for our sports match, which is currently made out of paper and no one wants to go there and turn the number after a goal. With this tactile feedback, I wouldn't be afraid of it. xD
    So I basically need to connect two double counters together!

  • @imogen1
    @imogen1 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Finally a handheld way to count to ten

  • @orange_district
    @orange_district 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Pretty impressive! Purely mechanical projects are so satisfying.

  • @tymofiidanylevskyi9822
    @tymofiidanylevskyi9822 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think the design of this product is very beautiful, this is how products should be made. Pragmatic and reparable

  • @meisievannancy
    @meisievannancy 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mechanical engineering making a comeback of note.

  • @Nifty-Stuff
    @Nifty-Stuff 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    WOW! Why did the TH-cam Gods take so long to show me your channel!?!? I'm printing this and subscribing. Keep these free designs and great videos coming!!!

  • @AmusementLabs
    @AmusementLabs 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Given how simplistic the mechanism is, this could very well be shrunken into a very slick mechanical watch. Would LOVE something like this on my wrist.

    • @critical_always
      @critical_always 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow yes that would be impressive. We have come full circle.
      Iove it how 3d printers put design in the hands of so many.

  • @llpBR
    @llpBR 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That mechanism is amazing. What a great job!

  • @VIDEOEPPO
    @VIDEOEPPO 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    i am happy I landed on the good side on TH-cam. Subscribed. What you have given me is ...food for thought. I may or may not attempt this...but there are many things I learnt from this video. Thanks a bunch!

  • @michaelcampbell1471
    @michaelcampbell1471 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really awesome concept, video, and delivery. I’m going to love printing this. Subscribed!

  • @tim71291
    @tim71291 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is a very cool project! Thanks for sharing - I admire the dedication to making something like this and taking the time to explain the operation.

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @BRUXXUS
    @BRUXXUS 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen! What a cool and accessible project for 3D printing.

  • @nicocalimero
    @nicocalimero 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome job. It is a just mechanical mesmerising mechanism to look at. I ❤ it. As a mechanical engineer who like to play with his 3D printer, I clearly now what my next print will be.

  • @Dormikon01
    @Dormikon01 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Fascinating! You have a very pleasant and calm voice, clear instructions and the project seems "doable", it really tickles me to power up my 3d printer right away! ☺ Thanx very much, you got a new subscriber!!!

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @cees9314
    @cees9314 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pretty amazing! You areca master Sir... well done! Awesome design and very clear video. I love how it is all 3D printed.
    Downloading as we speak

  • @MrCoolAttitude
    @MrCoolAttitude 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bless you for making this available.

  • @user-jg4rv9zr5s
    @user-jg4rv9zr5s 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's a remarkable piece of engineering!

  • @adoradornocturno
    @adoradornocturno 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The mechanism is incredibly, I definitely printing this model, you are a genius

  • @Ernzt8
    @Ernzt8 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This explains so much about how this works. Great video, thanks!

  • @gpearl77
    @gpearl77 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Count down and / or connecting multiple segments would take this over the top. Amazing work keep it up. +1 for subscriber count!

  • @devtasingh
    @devtasingh วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a nice video. Impressive design and a very good and full detailed explanation. Thank you!

  • @randyscorner9434
    @randyscorner9434 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice design! Clever cam and gear arrangement. I'll test this at my grandson's hockey games and we'll see how it hold up.

  • @markusallport1276
    @markusallport1276 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    F' ING BRILLIANT !! How satisfying is that! Thank you, this is a fun project. Mine is half printed so far.

  • @MovieMationStudios
    @MovieMationStudios 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for making this really cool design free. You are a real one for that.

  • @RCake
    @RCake 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a beautiful Design 🤩

  • @LincolnWorld
    @LincolnWorld 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I rarely subscribe to a channel. When I consider it, I usually watch a few videos by the person first. Not this time. Instant subscribe. Before I even finished watching the video. This is so cool!
    I mostly print things I designed myself, but I'm planning to print this. Been wanting to keep track of how many containers of water I drink each day. This will be perfect!

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the kind words. Like you, I too mainly only print things I make/design myself.

  • @Robothut
    @Robothut 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Amazing design and great build video. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @PastThePoint
    @PastThePoint 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You've earned yourself a new sub JUST based on this video! Can't wait to see what else you've done and will do!!

  • @grantdeisig1360
    @grantdeisig1360 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very well done, I could have used these years ago for outdoor sports score keeping.

  • @rickbates9232
    @rickbates9232 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Incredible engineering. Thank you for sharing.

  • @abdullahyurtoglu
    @abdullahyurtoglu 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very good design. Congrats!

  • @doofy440
    @doofy440 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Slick design, easy sub, look forward to everything you create

  • @mtslyh
    @mtslyh 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice project. You have a new subscriber. I'm looking forward to future projects.

  • @trabin9
    @trabin9 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great design and instructional video. Thank you!

  • @mdaqudamazimee5386
    @mdaqudamazimee5386 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wow dude taht's superb!
    wishing u luck to a profound youtube channel

  • @rmatveev
    @rmatveev 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great job!!!
    The only thing I'd change is replace the 4 dome type screws with flat heads to make the whole stack back flat.

  • @MrGunzedreng
    @MrGunzedreng 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This deserves a 👏 and a subscription... This is absolutely top notch and great audio quality which I appreciate. Thx

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @jewijk
    @jewijk 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice design with a great end result!

  • @TheRealJavahead
    @TheRealJavahead 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great Build! Subscribed. Looking forward to your future projects

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I'm excited to see where this goes.

  • @TheJeepster51
    @TheJeepster51 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was thinking how it could be actuated electronically. Wheels turning. Awesome job!

  • @KarasCyborg
    @KarasCyborg 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That's pretty cool, could use something like that when I am loading my dump trailer so I don't overload it with buckets from the tractor.

  • @system247
    @system247 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Awesome work! I need this project evolved into a powered clock!

  • @louayk1870
    @louayk1870 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome project. For the inner parts not to be seen, you can use a constant white background as a zero, and hide the relevant segments when counting, using the same case's color.

  • @SOHCHEAD
    @SOHCHEAD 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can definitely tell you’re a This Old Tony fan, awesome project!

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I actually just had to search for that channel. I had not heard of him!

  • @Brounovskoe_Dvizhenie
    @Brounovskoe_Dvizhenie 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great design and presentation!

  • @Internetzspacezshipz
    @Internetzspacezshipz 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This print is so great! I actually ended up using some hairbands I had laying around instead of rubber bands, but mileage may vary with those hahah. Thank you for putting together the video as well, otherwise I am sure it would have been fairly confusing to put together. I did have to sand some of the cams down, but that's probably just a tolerance issue on my side honestly.
    Thanks so much for posting this one! It's awesome!

  • @cyberlaurent2101
    @cyberlaurent2101 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Superbe ! Bravo ! Congratulations from Paris. 😊

  • @johnvodopija1743
    @johnvodopija1743 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A fantastic project and expertly presented. I will be making one of these for sure to track boxing rounds. The big button will be easy to press with gloves on. Many thanks. Subbed! Cheers 👍🇦🇺😎 🥊

  • @hillibilli5493
    @hillibilli5493 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! Great design! Bravo! Keep it up 😁

  • @thimssj
    @thimssj 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wish my print worked like yours. :)
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @pferguson2212
    @pferguson2212 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic build and looks like a works an absolute treat! Have to say I am getting some serious This Old Tony vibes from your content production :D

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I had to search for This old Tony. I had not heard of that channel.

  • @glennfelpel9785
    @glennfelpel9785 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totally outstanding content. And this is a very impressive design. Thank you for all the effort you put into this video. It was well done.

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much!

  • @lach808
    @lach808 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Definitely adding to my to do list. Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing! Subbed.

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @chiparooo
    @chiparooo 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Excellent! Subscribed! Thanks for sharing!

  • @torstonvodesil6709
    @torstonvodesil6709 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love to see a loud clicky version of your clock with this new design, I just love the sound

  • @pauldery7875
    @pauldery7875 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really cool, my grandson will love them.

  • @Clark-Mills
    @Clark-Mills 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic creation, very clever and smooth, thanks!

    • @Flower-3D
      @Flower-3D  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you too!

  • @cDroningOn
    @cDroningOn 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautifully done!

  • @henningjust
    @henningjust 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A very impressive design

  • @pugglez4798
    @pugglez4798 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome mechanism! Bravo, subbed

  • @illusionmanager
    @illusionmanager 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wow, just appreciate all the work that went into it behind the scene. Only thing I would change is to remove the visible slot, although this might make the device slightly wider

  • @pathepaparslow2068
    @pathepaparslow2068 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great design and great video explaining it!

  • @BitSmythe
    @BitSmythe 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    *_Absolutely fabulous!_*

  • @Xanthopteryx
    @Xanthopteryx 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Amazing! Now a suggestion:
    Leaf springs or similar instead of rubber bands, and plastic screws or some nice snap together (with reverse open possibility).
    So it is 100 percent 3D printed. =)

    • @gregclare
      @gregclare 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      When I saw his 3D printed springs, I had the same thought. Especially considering that today’s thin rubber bands tend to go off reasonably quickly. More so, making the design 100% 3D printed (including snap together instead of screws), would be truely next level!

  • @DisMemeChannel
    @DisMemeChannel 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    finally someone made on of these thank you

  • @YourBuddyDinec
    @YourBuddyDinec 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really cool idea! I'll have to try making one one day!

  • @fik_of_borg
    @fik_of_borg 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice project indeed!
    I suggest moving the actuator to the right side (maybe with a detachable extension rod to the top to keep the existing functionality), and add a recessed "carry lever" on the right side so it can operate a digit at it's right and be stack-able.
    Of course the amount of digits would be limited by the force needed to turn from 9999... to 0000...

  • @julianfranchi5196
    @julianfranchi5196 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    GReat project, thank you for sharing!

  • @RandomImpluses
    @RandomImpluses 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I really like this! Great job

  • @samerkurdi1462
    @samerkurdi1462 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bravo, it is good work and very intelligent.

  • @marcography
    @marcography 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant design

  • @J.M.Atchley
    @J.M.Atchley วันที่ผ่านมา

    Once again a video makes me wish i had a person that could 3D print things for me. Of course i would pay the material costs and some for their time.
    Its a shame you dont sell these.

  • @TheRealStructurer
    @TheRealStructurer 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice 👍🏻
    Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @KlaasDeSmedt
    @KlaasDeSmedt 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Poka Yoke: If you offset the key in the shaft out of the center, each with a different amount, you'll prevent wrong assembly of the cam wheels - 6:28

  • @WKfpv
    @WKfpv 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant design.

  • @rusgib3648
    @rusgib3648 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant! Well done sir.

  • @jmsaltzman
    @jmsaltzman 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is fantastic, thank you for sharing it! I'd love it even more if it counted up to F ;)

  • @JT40_
    @JT40_ 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing work!

  • @alex_thecarguy
    @alex_thecarguy 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen printed. The level of thought and math behind it is nuts. People don't realize, you can use CAD to do a lot of heavy lifting, but not for the creativity side of actually conceiving how to go about this and knowing what cams to use. Amazing work.
    A lot of people overuse the word "engineering" when talking about prints and inventions. This is NOT one of those instances.

  • @ilia2178
    @ilia2178 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Level 1000 version. Print in place completely assembled and with 4 digits

  • @Serpent10i
    @Serpent10i 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn dude that's awesome! Thank you!

  • @fahb68
    @fahb68 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great projetc, great design and the Best exlpanation

  • @theshuman100
    @theshuman100 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i think this has potential to be the most compact mechanical display.

  • @m3rdpwr
    @m3rdpwr 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ain't gonna lie, this is pretty cool. Subscribed.

  • @Alpha-Alpha
    @Alpha-Alpha 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well done mate.

  • @MaxMut.
    @MaxMut. 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow majestic Idea man!!!!!
    Satisfaction to death “

  • @barebaric
    @barebaric 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice design. Now it could use a carryover to combine multiple modules while retaining only one push button.

  • @gregebert5544
    @gregebert5544 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bravo! Very, very clever.

  • @jess_o
    @jess_o 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is cool as hell. 7 segment displays will always have a special place in my heart, because I had to lead and carry a group project designing a FPGA circuit for a countdown timer driving one of these. Translating that into something so physical, so mechanical, is awesome. Great design.

  • @andreasrohrer
    @andreasrohrer 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +47

    If this is not genius, nothing is.

    • @dmontes133
      @dmontes133 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @DaleDix
      @DaleDix 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      😂😂😂

  • @karlkastor
    @karlkastor 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is so cool. A smaller version with ~3 digits could be very useful.