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The base for the mechanism
Going into the design for the base we knew we needed a fairly large base as the movement of the mechanism was wide. We decided on a 20 by 24 wooden 1/4 inch wood base. Instead of connecting the stationary hook to the closest point, we decided on the peak of the semi-circle part of the movement to have a little bit of distance between the two ends of the noodles as to not cause issues with the dough getting stuck together.
Mounting the motor
After getting advice from Conner and researching motor accessories, we decided on a motor coupler and L-bracket. The following laser-cut and assembled pieces were designed for the motor.
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