July 27, 2023
Description
Travel back to the siege warfare era with the Toothpick Pocket Ballista. This miniature mechanical marvel takes inspiration from the powerful weapon of ancient times, perfectly sized to fit in your pocket. Ideal for history enthusiasts, budding engineers, or anyone with a passion for unique, tactile toys.
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| Carefully remove all components from the card. Ensure all pieces are accounted for. If there are any remnants or debris left from the extraction process, neatly trim these off using a pair of precision scissors or a hobby knife. Insert the two guides into the designated slots on the top piece. | |
| Continue by mounting the bottom on top of the guides. | |
| Next, position the trigger between the top and bottom pieces. Pay attention to the rotation and alignment - refer to the provided image for correct positioning. Insert accordingly. | |
| Now, attach the back piece to the top and bottom. Ensure proper alignment, then secure it using the provided fastener. | |
| Proceed to attach one of the sides to the assembled structure and insert the strut in its designated position. | |
| Finally, attach the remaining side to the structure and secure both sides using the provided fasteners. Ensure all parts are firmly fastened and the structure is stable. I leave it up to you to decide which rubber bands you are going to use. Congratulations, your Toothpick Pocket Ballista is now fully assembled. Good job! |
As always, .step file is included so you can make your own modifications with ease.
See it in action here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4rCjav8_Czk
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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