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I'm trying to model a ball gear (not a worm gear) in blender, like the one in this picture.

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I have tried using the worm gear from the extra objects add on, but I can't get it to look right. Can anyone give me some tips?

Here is what I have been able to make so far: The teeth don't look right

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Consider a Curve Modifier and Array. Similar to winding cable around a spindle.

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  • Curve Above.

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  • Mesh Component Selected. Modifiers Array and Curve.
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    $\begingroup$ Looks good I'll try tomorrow. Don't mind me saying, but... Your theme looks totally horrific 😵 $\endgroup$
    – otoomey
    Commented Oct 8, 2017 at 21:31

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