Bobblehead Racer

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<h3>Bobblehead Racer</h3><p><strong>Bobblehead Racer is a skin made to fit the </strong><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/255791-basic-walker-walking-construction-toy"><strong>Basic Walker</strong></a><strong> and turn it into a Bobblehead Racing Walker together with the top-hatted racing driver bobblehead.</strong></p><h4><strong>Video:</strong></h4><p><a href="http://www.half-baked-idea.co.uk/3d/walker/images/bobbleheadracer.mp4">Racing highlight</a></p><h4>Requirements.</h4><p>In addition to the printed parts you will require:</p><ul><li>One of the springs from: https://www.printables.com/model/224965-lincoln-printer-bobblehead/files</li><li>A working Basic Walker model including batteries. Remove the power switch, you will replace it with Bobblehead Racer's own switch.</li><li>A 13mm x 8mm x 33 mm toggle switch.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;This is a common size of panel switch and is available from many sources.</li><li>10cm hookup wire</li></ul><p>You will also need basic soldering equipment or some alternative hookup method.</p><h4>Print and check the parts.</h4><p>The example here was printed in PLA although any rigid plastic would work.</p><p>All prototypes illustrated were printed on a Prusa i3 Mk3 with a 0.4mm nozzle.</p><p>Print everything at 0.2mm layer height.</p><p>You may like to insert a colour change at level to change the color of the racing driver's top hat. &nbsp;Other bobbleheads published here will also fit if you prefer.</p><h4>Post Print Part Preparation:</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:75.01%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/321022/rich_content/676e4454-5fa2-4a5c-944a-cf55a431f5ea/onelayerbridge.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%227ad114b7-8684-4bb4-b50a-850c98cca5d1%22%2C%22w%22%3A600%2C%22h%22%3A450%7D"></figure><p>The switch is placed conveniently for the driver's right hand. &nbsp;The socket will print with a single layer of bridging closing the hole - this is to give support during the print. The switch can be pushed straight through this layer but it will sit better if the bridging is first cleared with a needle file.</p><h4><br>Fitting:</h4><p>Connect the switch to the Basic Walker's circuit with about 10cm of light wire. &nbsp;Screw the switch into the socket on the Bobblehead Racer body.</p><p>Remove the screws from the battery box of the Basic Walker. &nbsp;Align the Bobblehead Racer body with the battery box and screw both together to the top of the Basic Walker. &nbsp;Take care not to trap any wires in the gears.</p><p>Now attach your Bobblehead Driver; use one of the standard bobblead springs from: https://www.printables.com/model/224965-lincoln-printer-bobblehead/files</p><p><br><i>Switch on and watch the Bobblehead Racer go...</i><br>&nbsp;</p>