Cord length counter STL: Create a Custom-Size 3D Model

A 12-tooth measuring drum drives a 60-tooth pointer gear. One pointer revolution represents five drum revolutions. Defaults are a 100 mm nominal circumference at the cord centreline, 2 mm cord diameter and gear module 1. The calculated scale is therefore 500 mm per pointer revolution and 100 mm between the five marks. Two flanges guide the cord; the core radius accounts for half its diameter. Wrap the cord without crossing it and pull slowly with light tension. Your M3 axle bolts, washers and locking nuts must leave the gears free to rotate.

With the Cord length counter with measuring drum and gear pointer template, you can turn those measurements into a custom-size STL. Review controls such as nominal circumference at cord centreline, diameter of your cord, gear module, check your model in the preview and choose the digital file. You buy the generated STL and print it on your own 3D printer, using your preferred filament and slicer settings.

Start with my measurements

Measurements for your cord length counter STL

The product page exposes the following useful geometry controls. Work from your measured parts and check the displayed units and the preview before entering final values.

Check the mating mechanism before choosing an STL

A mechanism can look right in a picture and still fail to mesh or align. Keep the mating geometry, shaft connection and available axial space together in your notes. Changing a gear or drive component by uniform scaling also changes dimensions that may already be correct. Use the actual model controls and inspect a slow, unpowered trial assembly before considering a working mechanism.

Configure the model, buy the STL and print locally

1. Open the cord length counter product page and compare the model preview with your application.
2. Enter the relevant measurements. Use the units displayed beside each input; convert inch measurements before using a millimetre field.
3. Review the complete geometry and keep a record of your parameter values. Check small openings, mating features and remaining wall thickness.
4. Choose the digital STL purchase option and review the current price and order details before payment.
5. After receiving the STL, open it in your slicer, confirm the imported dimensions and inspect the layer preview before printing.

Configure my cord length counter STL

Check a first print before making more

A CAD dimension and a printed dimension can differ. Print a fit sample or one prototype before making a batch, and check the features that contact other parts. Choose print orientation, supports and material for the actual geometry and application. There is no universal clearance or print profile that guarantees the fit on every machine.

Before you choose your STL

Why configure the model instead of scaling a download?

Uniform scaling changes all dimensions together. Here you can work with the available controls, including nominal circumference at cord centreline, diameter of your cord, gear module, and check the result before purchase. Keep your input values for later revisions: the downloaded STL contains the final mesh, rather than the original parametric editing history.

What do I buy?

Select the digital STL option for the file you will print yourself. Review the current price and selected configuration before paying. Ordering a finished print is a separate option.

Make the next print fit your project

Have your measurements ready? Open the cord length counter template, adjust the model and inspect the preview. When the geometry matches what you need, choose your STL and take it to your own printer.