The Humble Velocipede

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The Whimsical Velocipede is a delightful desktop toy designed to scurry across countertops and tables. The creation of this toy was inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creatures, and combines 3D printing with custom hardware to put the beauty of Jansen's walking mechanism in your hands. Kits are available for purchase here: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3542 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3652 Full instructions for printing and assembly can be found here: https://learn.adafruit.com/whimsicalvelocipede/overview If you don't own a printer, you can have these parts printed for you locally through 3D Hubs: http://www.3dhubs.com Parts are also available for purchase on Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Whimsical+Velocipede&s=0 If you'd like to buy one already assembled, a hand-built and tested Whimsical Velocipedes can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhimsicalVelocipede For all other things Whimsical Velocipede related, see the links below! Follow the design process on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whimsicalvelocipede/ Watch videos of the Velocipede in action on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/962901/ Read the Whimsical Velocipede's deep thoughts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_velocipedey Say hello to the Velocipede on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theWhimsicalVelocipede/ Play with a digital simulacrum online: http://smallwondertoy.co/ Shop for Velocipede-inspired fashion: https://society6.com/danowall/collection/whimsical-velocipede Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.20 Infill: 20