The Humble Velocipede

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<p>The Humble Velocipede is a playful desktop toy designed to scuttle over countertops and tables. The design of this toy was inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creatures, and combines 3D printing with some custom hardware to put the beauty of Jansen's walking mechanism in your hands.</p> <p>Kits are available for purchase here:<br/> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit">https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit</a><br/> <a href="https://www.adafruit.com/product/3652">https://www.adafruit.com/product/3652</a></p> <p>Full instructions for printing and assembly can be found here: <a href="https://learn.adafruit.com/humblevelocipede/overview">https://learn.adafruit.com/humblevelocipede/overview</a></p> <p>Parts are also available for purchase on Shapeways:<br/> <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Humble+Velocipede&amp;s=0">https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Humble+Velocipede&amp;s=0</a></p> <p>If you'd like to buy one already assembled, an hand-built and tested Humble Velocipedes can be found here:<br/> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHumbleVelocipede">https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHumbleVelocipede</a></p> <p>For all other things Humble Velocipede related, see the links below!</p> <p>Follow the design process on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/">https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/</a><br/> Watch videos of the Velocipede in action on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/">https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/</a><br/> Read the Humble Velocipede's deep thoughts on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/the_velocipede">https://twitter.com/the\_velocipede</a><br/> Say hello to the Velocipede on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/">https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/</a><br/> Play with a digital simulacrum online: <a href="http://smallwondertoy.co/">http://smallwondertoy.co/</a><br/> Shop for Velocipede-inspired fashion: <a href="https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede">https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede</a></p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Mechanical Toys Summary</h3> <p>The Humble Velocipede is a playful desktop toy designed to scuttle over countertops and tables. The design of this toy was inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creatures, and combines 3D printing with some custom hardware to put the beauty of Jansen's walking mechanism in your hands.</p> <p>Kits are available for purchase here:<br/> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit">https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit</a><br/> <a href="https://www.adafruit.com/product/3652">https://www.adafruit.com/product/3652</a></p> <p>Full instructions for printing and assembly can be found here: <a href="https://learn.adafruit.com/humblevelocipede/overview">https://learn.adafruit.com/humblevelocipede/overview</a></p> <p>Parts are also available for purchase on Shapeways:<br/> <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Humble+Velocipede&amp;s=0">https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Humble+Velocipede&amp;s=0</a></p> <p>If you'd like to buy one already assembled, an hand-built and tested Humble Velocipedes can be found here:<br/> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHumbleVelocipede">https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHumbleVelocipede</a></p> <p>For all other things Humble Velocipede related, see the links below!</p> <p>Follow the design process on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/">https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/</a><br/> Watch videos of the Velocipede in action on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/">https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/</a><br/> Read the Humble Velocipede's deep thoughts on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/the_velocipede">https://twitter.com/the\_velocipede</a><br/> Say hello to the Velocipede on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/">https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/</a><br/> Play with a digital simulacrum online: <a href="http://smallwondertoy.co/">http://smallwondertoy.co/</a><br/> Shop for Velocipede-inspired fashion: <a href="https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede">https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede</a></p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> MakerBot</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> MakerBot Replicator 2</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.20</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 20</p>