Humble Velocipede Flat-Pack design

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<p>This version of the Humble Velocipede uses flexible filament to print the legs. The Shin and the Thigh parts print flat and take advantage of the filament's flexibility to fold into place. All other parts should be printed in PLA or some other hard filament.</p> <p>Assembled models are available for sale here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehumblevelocipede">https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehumblevelocipede</a></p> <p>The Humble Velocipede is a playful desktop toy designed to scuttle over countertops and coffee tables. The design of this toy was inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creatures, and combines 3D printing with some custom hardware to put the beauty of Jansen's walking mechanism in your hands.</p> <p>Crankshaft kits are available for purchase here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit">https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit</a></p> <p>If you'd like to buy this model it is available for sale here:<br/> <a href="http://etsy.me/2ywoPgO">http://etsy.me/2ywoPgO</a></p> <p>For all other things Humble Velocipede related, see the links below!<br/> Follow the design process on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/">https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/</a><br/> Watch videos of the Velocipede in action on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/">https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/</a><br/> Read the Humble Velocipede's deep thoughts on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/the_velocipede">https://twitter.com/the\_velocipede</a><br/> Say hello to the Velocipede on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/">https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/</a><br/> Play with the digital simulacrum online: <a href="http://smallwondertoy.co/">http://smallwondertoy.co/</a><br/> Shop for Velocipede-inspired fashion: <a href="https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede">https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede</a></p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Mechanical Toys Summary</h3> <p>This version of the Humble Velocipede uses Ninjaflex to print the legs. The Shin and the Thigh parts print flat and take advantage of Ninjaflex's flexibility to fold into place. All other parts should be printed in PLA or some other hard filament.</p> <p>Assembled models are available for sale here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehumblevelocipede">https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehumblevelocipede</a></p> <p>The Humble Velocipede is a playful desktop toy designed to scuttle over countertops and coffee tables. The design of this toy was inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creatures, and combines 3D printing with some custom hardware to put the beauty of Jansen's walking mechanism in your hands.</p> <p>Crankshaft kits are available for purchase here: <a href="https://www.adafruit.com/product/3542">https://www.adafruit.com/product/3542</a></p> <p>If you don't own a printer you can have these parts printed for you locally through 3D Hubs: <a href="http://www.3dhubs.com">http://www.3dhubs.com</a></p> <p>If you'd like to buy this model it is available for sale here:<br/> <a href="http://etsy.me/2ywoPgO">http://etsy.me/2ywoPgO</a></p> <p>For all other things Humble Velocipede related, see the links below!<br/> Follow the design process on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/">https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/</a><br/> Watch videos of the Velocipede in action on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/">https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/</a><br/> Read the Humble Velocipede's deep thoughts on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/the_velocipede">https://twitter.com/the\_velocipede</a><br/> Say hello to the Velocipede on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/">https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/</a><br/> Play with the digital simulacrum online: <a href="http://smallwondertoy.co/">http://smallwondertoy.co/</a><br/> Shop for Velocipede-inspired fashion: <a href="https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede">https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede</a></p>