Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style IV

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"Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style IV" is the culmination of my series of Mr. da Vinci's "overbalanced wheel" models, specifically designed for a classroom setting to inspire discussion about his work. I was tasked with bringing these two-dimensional designs to life in stylized three-dimensional form, and I eagerly accepted the challenge. As seen in my previous version, "Perpetual Motion Davinci Style III," perpetual motion is achieved when the model is tilted backwards, triggering a magnet that activates a reed switch, which in turn powers a motor that turns the overbalanced wheel via a rubber band transmission. Conversely, perpetual motion ceases when either the battery runs out, the rubber band breaks, the motor fails, or by simply tilting the model forward and tapping on the back near the reed switch to disengage the magnet. Essentially, it remains an illusion. As usual, I may have inadvertently omitted certain files or made other mistakes, so please don't hesitate to ask questions if you're unsure about anything. I'm always open to clarifying any doubts. Designed using Autodesk Fusion 360 and sliced with Cura 4.0, these models were printed in PLA on an Ultimaker 2+ Extended and an Ultimaker 3 Extended.