Stepper Driven Zoetrope

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A person has created a miniature Zoetrope that runs on a stepper motor and ATiny85 microcontroller, inspired by Pixar's 3D zoetrope. This digital artist toy is also used as a desk decoration at work. The maker explains how they were initially teaching flash photography and came across the concept of a 3D zoetrope on YouTube, which led them to create this smaller, printable version with a lot of wiring involved. They encourage others to try making one themselves, promising that it will be a valuable learning experience. The wheel diameter can vary, as the Hall Sensor is mounted on the end and determines timing. It's recommended to use foam core for the structure. Instructions are available in the provided link.