Flat Car: Part 1 - The Idea
I have a desire to make a motorized “car” that can be as flat as possible. I want it to slide under a door, flip open, and drive away. I have a very cinematic vision in mind, I see a spy, or cat burglar, or techno supervillain using it. Not that I want it to be used for nefarious purposes, it’s just something stuck in my head, so I’m going to make it.
I expect the flip up and drive mechanics to be the most challenging, so I’m starting there. I made three quick cardboard prototypes of possible flattening configurations.
I think the first one is pretty elegant, but the third option will probably be the easiest to design. So that’s where I’m going.
Little more robust proto with laser cut acrylic and hardware I had lying around.
More to come.
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