Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style IV

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"Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style IV" is the final model in my series of Mr. da Vinci's "overbalanced wheel" designs, created specifically for classroom environments to inspire discussion about his work. These three-dimensional models bring to life the two-dimensional designs that he envisioned. Just like its predecessor, "Perpetual Motion Davinci Style III", perpetual motion begins when the model is tilted backwards, triggering a magnet that activates a reed switch and subsequently turns on a motor. The motor powers an overbalanced wheel through a rubber band transmission, creating the illusion of perpetual motion. This cycle ends either when the battery runs out, the rubber band breaks, the motor fails, or by simply tilting the model forward and tapping it near the reed switch to disengage the magnet. As usual, I may have overlooked some files, so please feel free to ask questions if you need clarification on anything. I'm not perfect and tend to make mistakes. This model was designed using Autodesk Fusion 360 software and sliced with Cura 4.0 before being printed in PLA on both an Ultimaker 2+ Extended and an Ultimaker 3 Extended.