I've seen lots of variations on the mechanical iris but not many plans for one. My 13 year old son and I worked on this together to figure out how it works and how to make one.

Nov 13, 2025 · To create a 3D design of a mechanical iris, follow these steps: download the design file, cut the parts on materials of your choice, deburr all parts, sand/polish the pieces, …

Create your own paper mechinical iris, with a great aperture, that's easy and simple to make. Download the parts and print!

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••• The mechanical Iris mechanism is an incredibly interesting one and can be achieved in a few different ways.

Aug 30, 2023 · Mechanical iris (Iris diaphragm) is a type of intricately designed mechanism. The center can gradually open and close. There are several ways to design and construct an iris …

We worked on installing the leaves all the way around the Iris, testing as we go. Once we had the Iris running consistently smooth, I painted it with my HVLP, by dusting the paint onto the …

Oct 29, 2015 · In the Maker Media Lab, Matt Kelly and Anthony Lam made theirs from ¼” plywood and 1/8″ acrylic on an Epilog laser cutter. I’m sharing my design files so anyone can build it. …

May 25, 2021 · A mechanical iris consists of multiple movable blades which open up a central circle when an outer ring is turned. For my first prototype, I kept the mechanism as simple as …

Mar 18, 2022 · Minutes later the promise appeared, and within moments I had pieced everything together in a fully functioning mechanical iris. Awesome! However, after admiring the design I …