Remote control Ferris Wheel

This is my latest project a model Ferris Wheel. Made the majority of parts on my glowforge plus. It is entirely remote control and has over 1000 individual cut parts. Its driven by a chain drive made with 1/8" draft board and dowels. The wheel has over 50 LED lights on 3 different circuits, a remote control music box, It is an upgrade on my previous design. It can run on a small battery concealed in the base or with an AC adapter. Most of the electronics are the same as used with remote control aircraft. Going to enter it in the local county fair this summer. Had a blast making this.

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Oh my…this is a beauty. I can only imagine the sense of satisfaction you get watching it in action.

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That’s so cool!

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Don’t be a stranger for another year, please. This project is awesome - and for once a video is too short.

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This is so fun! The LEDs take it over the top!

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So many parts! Awesome!!! :clap:

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So many tiny details! The flames along the spokes :heavy_heart_exclamation:

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Amazing

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Very cool!

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That is a fun build! Hope you win!

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What a beauty! You did a fantastic job on that, from the construction to the coloring. Perfection!

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Wow!! Nice project!

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This is just amazing!!

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Love it!

Also I agree don’t be a stranger. The crowd here loves incremental progress. We love to celebrate along the way in addition to at the final stage.

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