Intro: Flying Santa

This Christmas Tree topper circles the tree about once per minute.

Using a Jameco.com #176050 motor, 12 volt dc power supply and printed parts: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:186453 it doesn't take long to put together and it's quite sturdy.

STEP 1:

Start with the base. This is just a piece with a square slot large enough to hold the motor (with a hole out the back for wires). Connect the power supply to the motor and place the motor in the base.

STEP 2:

Fasten the motor to the lid with two screws.

STEP 3:

Fasten the lid to the base with two screws.

STEP 4:

Fasten the base to the top of the tree with tie wraps.

STEP 5:

My wife made a Santa from clay. I scanned and printed Santa in plastic, then she painted him so that he could be a colorful character.

STEP 6:

Taking the "T" piece and fishing line, I attached Santa.

STEP 7:

Press fit the arm to the motor shaft and plug it in.