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Inchworm Caterpillar Automaton
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Updates2024-05-21: Version 2 of the drive gears, handle and caterpillar as well as an updated print profile has been uploaded.The drive gears now leave less play in the system, reducing the chance of jamming, even without lubrication. The handle should be less prone to break, but might need some more force to assemble. The caterpillar is still delicate depending on your material, but hopefully less so. All parts are compatible with the old versions of the other parts.2424-05-22:Version 3 of the drive gears has been uploaded. They should be even more reliable than version 2. These are also compatible with all other parts regardless of version.2424-06-10:Version 3 of the crank handle has been uploaded. It's available as an handle_v3.stl under files for now, but I'll update the print profile when I get home.The ModelI've always been fascinated by the movements of insects and other small animals, especially worms, larvae and caterpillars. I thought to combine this fascination w
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