fischertechnik Easter Rabbit

This is a description of how to create a model of the Easter Rabbit using fischertechnik elements!

I play with different educational manipulatives for a living. (Visit www.weirdrichard.com). Over the years I have built different holiday themed models using all sorts of toys. This instructable will describe how to create a model of the Easter Rabbit carrying an egg basket!

Note: The CAD looking images were generated by LDraw/MLCAD and a fischertechnik elements library.

Step 1 Gather fischertechnik Elements

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.

The List:

4 Angular Block 60 Degrees
1 Angular Block 30 degrees
1 Winch Drum
1 Link 15
2 Link 30
1 Clip Axle 20
1 Spring Cam
6 Building Block 30
5 Building Block 15
1 Building Block 15 with 2 Pins
1 Clip Axle 30
1 Clip Adapter
4 Chain Link
2 Single Rivet 4
1 Building Block 5 with two Pins
2 Coupling 30

Comments

[codongolev]

I used that stuff in class before... we made an air compressor and tried to make a potato cannon out of a pen. it didn't work.

[dsman195276]

hmm, i find it intresting that you use the ft pieces to design. most people use ft to make circuts. any way, good job!

[ftking_83702]

Thank you. I develop engineering and robotics curriculum for a living. These models are fun side projects!

[dsman195276]

wow! sounds fun, I wondered what you would do for a living if you made little things out of ft. p.s. finally, someone else has numbers in there name!

[GorillazMiko]

Cool! I think I used to have some fischertechnik stuff... lost it though. =P