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+====== Ornithoid Mechanism ======
+===== About =====
+The ornithoid mechanism started out as a Mother's Day present. It is a bird-like flapping mechanism meant to be a desk piece. It is largely 3D printed.
+===== Gallery =====
+<figure>
+{{:kb:proj:ftg:ornithoid_mechanism:ornithoid_mechanism.gif?direct&400|Flapping Motion}}
+<caption>Flapping Motion (click image to load gif)</caption>
+</figure>
+===== Design =====
+There have been two design revisions so far.
+==== Rev 1 ====
+This design was almost completely 3D printed with press fit connection points for the bearings and motor.
+==== Rev 2 ====
+I was not happy with the stability of the press fit joints over time. It did work reliably, but risked popping the joints out of place with rough handling. I added heat set inserts and fasteners to lock all of the joints together.
+==== Rev 3 ====
+This is a planned revision to make the body look more appealing. I am considering a bird like shape or maybe something more abstract.

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