Show HN: I'm a 15 Year Old Wannabe Engineer, This Is a Cycloidal Gearbox I Built

kept by eddie aug 07

A 15-year-old built a custom cycloidal gearbox using 3D-printed parts and basic mechanical components to demonstrate engineering principles and practical machining skills.

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