Flip-it! the 3D printed rotary flipbook

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Flip-it! is a 3D printed flipbook that continues to turn pages with the help of a lever. This type of device also goes by names such as Retroscope, Giphoscope, Flipbookit, and Mutoscope. The animation comes from the popular video game "Cuphead". To make this project work, you will need several items including toothpicks, glue-stick, a way to print 8.5 X 11 paper with your chosen animation, and 3D printed parts as follows: 1x Frame 1x Handle 2x Wheel The wheels have two sets of holes that match the length of different animations. The inner set of holes is for a 24 frame animation, while the outer set is for a 30 frame animation. Stick toothpicks through the set of holes that best fits your chosen animation. Next, print all of your frames on standard paper, cut them out, and fold them in half. Then use glue to attach the toothpick inside the folded frame. For detailed instructions, follow this picture guide: https://imgur.com/a/Q6U9J Templates are also included for making your own animations as well as the ones shown in the YouTube videos. Here are links to two animations: Skeletons animation - https://youtu.be/L0vb1PvYLRk Cuphead ghost animation - https://youtu.be/V89SakOhXHI Update: A new skeletons animation has been added, featuring Disney's "Silly Symphony - The Skeleton Dance".