Row row row your boat

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MakerBot Man Propels PLA Rowing Boat with Solar Power and a Little Help from the Sun. This ingenious creation has several key components, including: The boat hull with a platform for housing the machine. The machine itself, which consists of two crank shafts, two oars, and their supports. Two gearwheels, which can be printed or purchased separately. The seat for MakerBot Man, where he will sit and row. A small geared DC motor, crucial for propelling the boat forward. Four small solar cells to harness energy from the sun. To assemble this remarkable contraption, follow these steps: Before installing the motor, attach the smaller gearwheel to its shaft. Mount the larger gear wheel onto a 35mm M3 shaft using two M3 nuts and a lock washer. Attach the crankshafts at both sides and secure them with a nut/bolt combination. Ensure they are positioned correctly before moving on. Next, install the motor housing in the hull using four M3 bolts. With MakerBot Man's shoes removed, glue him to his seat using two-component epoxy adhesive. Snap the crank shafts into his hands and bond the seat to the hull where it will rotate easily with the crank shafts. If you want MakerBot Man to pull the oars instead of pushing them, swap the motor unit 180 degrees or reverse the power supply wires. To add an invisible underwater rudder for navigating small ponds, attach a design through the 3mm hole. Watch how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/zh_66jNfeBw