The rabbit is attached to a platform that is supported by four long LEGO pieces with gear racks (what looks like gray teeth). The platform fits over a base that has a simple gear train (see image below), which is connected to a motor. When the motor turns, pinion gears on the outside of the base cause the platform to move upwards. This mechanism is all placed on... |
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...the inside of a black cardboard top hat. When the wand is waved at the cricket (which sits outside of the hat), the rabbit appears to jump out. After it is out, gravity pulls the platform back down, so the rabbit returns to the inside. |
to rabbit
loop [
waituntil [newir?]
a, on thisway
wait 4
a, off
wait 20
waituntil [newir?]]
end
