8-Trick Makey Ornament

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Check out my video of the Makey robot ornament with glowing eyes and moving parts in action. I drew inspiration from the Makey Robot to create this unique ornament with eight cool features: 1. The entire design prints as one part, requiring no supports or assembly. 2. The arms can move freely. 3. Moving the arms causes the head to bob up and down. 4. When you move the head, it waves the arms back and forth. 5. The head rotates a full 360 degrees. 6. It extends out of the body when moved. 7. A loop on the head allows for easy hanging on the tree. 8. A hole in the ornament accommodates a traditional Christmas tree light that makes the eyes glow. Be gentle when inserting and removing small lights, as they can be fragile. I printed this model at a layer height of 0.2mm. When handling the print, gently twist the head to avoid any hot spots from the printing process. Try using different colored Christmas lights in the ornament's eyes, as the light absorption and glow effect may vary depending on your plastic color. Special thanks go out to Make Magazine and YouMagine for hosting this Making Merry contest! For more inspiration, check out the original Makey Robot design here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/makey-robot