Prototype

 

flying squirrel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prototype

 

After deciding on the flying squirrel as well as the mechanism, we made the different components in Solidworks and then finally made a working prototype to detect flaws.

 

 

Shown below is the first CAD model of the flying squirrel. Top view.

cad model 1

 

Isometric view

cad model 2

 

 

First working model made from black plastic. The bellows are also self-made.

prototype