Avian Tendencies

After some consideration and deliberation, I've decided that the previous idea was not alltogether unlike a very comlicated set of shutters, and could use a bit more imagination and fun.


First off, solenoids are proving to be quite difficult. They are bulky, have a considerable power requirement, have only on / off states, and cannot stay in the on position for extended periods of time lest they overheat [some issues with my More Power! statement from earlier...] A much more elegant solution is one involving geared motors linked to the mechanism.


It avoids any sort of compound lever systems (+), allows the mechanism to operate at a number of positions as opposed to on / off (+), lighter - with a reduced power demand (+), doesn't make that cool "snick!" sound of solenoids ( - ). A compromise then.

When drawing this, the image of birds kept popping into my head. This linked with overcoming the shutters led to a whole new idea...