fischertechnik Bicycle

This is a set of instructions explaining how to create a model bicycle using fischertechnik elements!

I love bicycles. I commute to work on a Burley ZydecoTandem (made in Eugene Oregon) pulling a Burley Trailor. After work I pick up my daughter (age 6) and son (age 2). It is a good feeling to ride after a day in the office. Riding a bike gives my kids a chance to interact with the world, allows me to save on gas, and reduce air pollution.

I play with different educational manipulatives for a living. (Visit www.weirdrichard.com). Over the years I have built different models using all sorts of toys. What better way to celebrate bicycles than to build a model of one!

I was inspired by a bicycle model at ftcommunity:
http://www.ftcommunity.de/details.php?image_id=10064

And this one:
http://www.ftcommunity.de/details.php?image_id=461

Note: The CAD looking images were generated by a CAD program. I recommend Michael Samek's ftdesigner. http://www.fischertechnik-in-der-schule.de/

Step 1 Gather Your Parts

You will need to gather your elements. The fischertechnik elements are available from a range of kits available from ebay, Craig's List, or fischertechnik retailers. Elements can be purchased individually from www.fischertechnik.com.

3 Angular Block 30 degrees
1 Winch Drum
3 Hub Nuts
2 Link 15
1 Link 30
1 Hinged Block Claw
1 Spring Cam
4 Building Block 15 with Bore
2 Building Block 30
1 Building Block 15
3 Flat Hub Collet
1 Building Block 15x30x5 with Groove and Pin
2 Angle Girder 15
2 Clip Axle 45
2 Axle 60
1 Clip Axle 90
2 Axle Coupling
2 Crank Shaft
2 Intertoothed Gear T30
1 Cog Wheel T 10 m=1.5 Narrow
3 Clip Adapter
50 Chain Link
3 Gear Wheel T 30
1 Angle Girder 60
2 Angle Girder 30
1 I-Strut 60
2 Single Rivet 4
3 Bearing Sleeve
6 Building Block 7.5
2 Clip 5
1 Rope Pulley 12

Comments

[CrayfishYAY]

can a person ride this?

[ftking_83702]

No. This is a small model of a bicycle. I might have to build a larger version in the future.

[theRIAA]

nice job on the 3D. I'm glad to see there's actually a real word result

[ftking_83702]

Thank you. I was a little sloppy on the chain links, but overall I think the model looks good. I prefer rendering to digital photos for these kinds of models.

[dsman195276]

cool! i did this out of knex but it was not as cool as this!

[ftking_83702]

Thank you! I wanted to do this entry, and suddenly had a two hour window! I appreciate the compliment.