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Optical Illusion Pinwheel v2.5

Dalpek avatarDalpek

March 3, 2015

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Stick it on a flower pot to amaze everyone!

UPDATE V2.5: Improved Handle. 50% Thinner blades to offer less wind resistance. New e-clips for better construction.

Design:
The other day I saw a big metal pinwheel at a local museum that created a cool optical illusion when it rotated, I loved it...
I returned home and began to work on my own printable design. It took many prototypes but I think I nailed it.

The special twin blades rotate on opposite directions when the air hits them. The handle has a hole that fits a standard pencil so you can make it longer and stick it on your garden.

Check out my other designs here: http://www.thingiverse.com/Dalpek/designs

Article from 3dprint.com: http://3dprint.com/48854/optical-illusion-pinwheel/
http://youtu.be/JVeFi31_f-s

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Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial

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