Finger Digger

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Initially, a toy mechanical digger frustrated me due to its lack of actual digging capabilities. Consequently, I designed a truck-like model with a socket on the back for finger insertion. This socket features a spring that accommodates varying finger sizes securely. By pushing your finger in the socket, the digger's boom lifts, and moving the tip forward or backward controls the bucket's movement. The top of the socket maneuvers the elbow joint. Inspired by a Mercedes Unimog 4x4, this model can be 3D printed with potential adjustments for smooth part fitting. However, my CAD drawings may not be as polished as others, and photo rendering skills are lacking.