# 3D Printed Marble Clock Shows Scrolling Text

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/25/a-3d-printed-marble-clock-but-its-scrolling-text/

A 3D printed marble clock displays scrolling text using black and white marbles. It uses a round wheel with steel bearings and stepper motors to align channels and select marbles. The design is large but fully 3D printed and assembled. Issues remain, including manual homing and text gaps due to marble ratios.

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Created: 2026-10-25T20:14:00.474238+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T20:14:00.474238+00:00

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Original source: https://hackaday.com/2026/10/25/a-3d-printed-marble-clock-but-its-scrolling-text/