mini digger - UPDATED 11.11.2012

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This mini digger desktop toy comes with a printable design measuring 100mm x 100mm. Along with the model file, a sketchup file named "mini_digger_1.5_121111a.skp" is provided to create an ANSYS simulation of the linkage's motion range. Recent updates include a base with rounded corners like in Arvin's photo (file: md_121111a_base.stl), retaining the earlier style as well (md_121012e_base.zip). To assemble, use 11-3mm x 20mm long bolts and 11-3mm lock nuts with nylon inserts or 22 regular 3mm nuts. Print one of each of the following .stl files: md\_121111a\_base.stl, md\_121014c\_big\_arm.zip, and for individual parts, unzip and print one each from individual\_parts.zip and md\_121014c\_group\_1.zip, md\_121014c\_group\_2.zip. Pictures in group\_1.png and group\_2.png show the parts in each group. Assemble according to assembly\_picture.png, part\_list\_picture.png, and follow the instructions for gluing Bar 10 to the bucket using acetone or your preferred adhesive.