The third public evolution of the Animaris Geneticus Parvus. #7 has evolved legs, with pointy feet instead of flat. Featuring a fully working Theo Jansen mechanism as used in his work "the Rhinoceros".
Also see our new Propeller Propulsion add-on, to have your Strandbeest walk autonomously!

The mechanism is printed assembled, and will work without further assembly right after birth from the printer.

A few tips to consider:

- After birth there might be a little powder left in some joints, or it might not go supersmooth. This will fix itself after the animal has a little bit of practice!

- Some surfaces work better than others. The legs require a little friction, and a flat surface. So for example: A rough table or floor, thin flat carpeting, or a thin rubber sheet. It will slip on a too smooth surface.

- The best way to push it is by its nameplate. Do not push down, but forward.

- The beest is light, but quite strong. It can actually be dropped without breaking. It is not a "toy" however, and not suitable for children. The 3D printer material is easy to stain so clean hands are advised.

Type in your text and we turn it into a customized metal branding iron.

Does not include the lighter.
The lighter is a BIC World, Classic, Maxi.

Want to make your own? Download the lighter attachment part here: http://www.shapeways.com/model/121517/ Do not flip/mirror the image, ie. please upload one you want as the actual result of the branding. If you have trouble uploading image like invalid file type, please make sure the filename has extension, for example, .jpg

A 3D printed version of a LEGO Minifigure.

This item attaches to the top of a lighter so it can be heated up for soldering. i.e. an ultra-portable solder tool | 0.8 mm round tip | tip optimized to be longer while receiving more heat contact | This does not include the lighter. The lighter is a BIC World, Classic, Maxi.