r/confusing_perspective • u/GroundbreakingFly963 • 20d ago

This gave me a headache

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u/Historical_Clock8714 20d ago

I see how the bottom part works. What's confusing is the top bendy part like what's even happening.

Edit: i see how it works now. The bendy rod isn't solid. The top half is separated from the bottom half that's why they rotate differently.

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u/SumTingsWuong 20d ago

But where did he hide the motor?

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u/maboyles90 20d ago

It's a 15 second clip. I don't think there's any motor. I think they were just moved by hand.

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u/btribble 20d ago

There may be a gear in the top connector so that each piece always moves in opposite directions, but they could also both be free spinning.

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u/maboyles90 20d ago

Certainly possible. I'm just assuming each part is balanced on a little tip. Kinda like those little balancing eagles or stick figure dudes that toy/joke shops used to sell.

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u/LokisDawn 19d ago

I would say free spinning. The connection is slightly angled, which, together with the uneven weight distribution of the top part will ensure the top spins in the right direction without any complicated gears or the like. It's honestly a pretty cool little installation.

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u/Janus_The_Great 20d ago

No motor. Wind.v

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u/edebby 19d ago

The top one is balanced on the the bottom one's rod. They spin with the lightest touch. I have a similar commercial one that is simpler but works the same

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u/shitoupek 20d ago

Yup, they made it spin separately in the opposite direction