May 26, 2017
Description
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.
Models pictured and more are available on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHumbleVelocipede
Kits are available for purchase here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/826269268/humble-velocipede-crankshaft-kit
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3652
Full instructions for printing and assembly can be found here: https://learn.adafruit.com/humblevelocipede/overview
Parts are also available for purchase on Shapeways:
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Humble+Velocipede&s=0
For all other things Humble Velocipede related, see the links below!
Play with a digital simulacrum: http://smallwondertoy.co/
Follow the design process on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblevelocipede/
Watch videos of the Velocipede in action on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/962900/
Read the Humble Velocipede's deep thoughts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_velocipede
Say hello to the Velocipede on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehumblevelocipede/
Shop for Velocipede-inspired fashion: https://society6.com/danowall/collection/humble-velocipede
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike
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