Antikythera Mechanism 3D Printed Wall Art | Ancient Computer

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Recreates the famous 2,000-year-old Greek analog computer
- Multi-piece design sized for easy home printing & assembly
- Historically-inspired gears with accurate tooth counts & dimensions
- Perfect canvas for experimenting with patinas, bronzing & weathering
- Hollow construction, great for adding weight with steel shot if desired
This is a loose, artistic interpretation of the legendary Antikythera Mechanism, the ancient shipwrecked analog computer that's fascinated historians for decades. While this 3D print model won't calculate celestial events, it absolutely nails the "whoa, that's cool" factor. Built from photo references and Wikipedia specs, the larger gears feature historically accurate dimensions and tooth counts, making it a standout piece of 3D wall art for history buffs and makers alike.
The design splits into multiple pieces to fit smaller print beds (originally sized for a Replicator1), and the front and back sections are separate so you can offset them by hand for a more organic, layered look. It's hollow with thick walls, which keeps filament costs down and makes post-processing a breeze, think bronze finishes, reactive patinas, or any texture treatment you want to try.
Whether you mount it as a conversation-starting wall sculpture or use it as a testbed for aging techniques, this 3D artistic piece brings ancient ingenuity into your workshop. The creator even suggests filling it with steel shot for a satisfying heft if you're going for maximum authenticity.
9.6k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by CosmoWenman. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design