Working Cannon - 3D Printed Desk Toy with Spring
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
- Fully functional spring-loaded cannon that shoots cannon balls
- Print-in-place design with no assembly required, ready to use straight off the bed
- Hinged aiming mechanism for precise target control
- Stores 2 cannon balls in the carriage base; print extras as needed
- Desktop display piece that doubles as a fidget toy or fun desk accessory
This is a working cannon, a fully 3D-printable toy that actually shoots. Powered by a 3D-printed spring inside the barrel, it launches included cannon balls with satisfying force. Aim using the print-in-place hinge for precision, then fire. Store spare cannon balls in the indented carriage base or load your own paper balls and peas for varied ammunition.
Designed as a permanent desk display or fidget toy, this cannon combines engineering with play. The entire assembly is print-in-place with no tools or glue required. Simply remove it from the print bed and you're ready to shoot. The spring mechanism is durable and works reliably even in standard PLA filament.
13k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 makkuro. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design