Crank Powered Airplane Mobile

[ApacheXMD]

I put my Rostock to good use by trying to entertain my 17month old. I made him an airplane mobile for his room, but made it motorized using a hacked IKEA crank-powered flashlight.

Printed parts include the bearing mounting plate, rod holding clamps, counterweight mount, and crank extension.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4v0oDdJ1iY[/youtube]

He wasn't impressed

[Michi86]

Great idea
i only think that it could be too fast for childs to follow the plane

[Batteau62]

Great idea! How about some blinking lights and maybe an enemy plane instead of washers as counter weight Fun stuff!

[jetpad]

Nice job!

[JohnStack]

Very cool! Just this morning I was thinking about automating whirly gigs. You gave me a couple of ideas!

[ApacheXMD]

Thanks guys. Future plans may include a second plane at the other end, or maybe even a second plane on another bearing so they could race.
Lights are a good idea too that's easy to add

[cambo3d]

cool stuff..

[Eaglezsoar]

It is amazing what you have created. You have a great imagination and the follow through to get it created. Great job!