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Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 4:54 am
by 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.
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He wasn't impressed
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:58 am
by Michi86
Great idea
i only think that it could be too fast for childs to follow the plane
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:25 am
by Batteau62
Great idea! How about some blinking lights and maybe an enemy plane instead of washers as counter weight
Fun stuff!
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:17 am
by jetpad
Nice job!
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:49 pm
by JohnStack
Very cool! Just this morning I was thinking about automating whirly gigs. You gave me a couple of ideas!
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:24 pm
by 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
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:08 pm
by cambo3d
cool stuff..
Re: Crank Powered Airplane Mobile
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:58 pm
by Eaglezsoar
It is amazing what you have created. You have a great imagination and the follow through to get it created. Great job!