Build a zoetrope
A zoetrope is a cool optical toy that uses a spinning mechanism and a series of drawings to show movement. Build a zoetrope from scratch, then share your final mechanism and animation with a video.
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A zoetrope is a cool optical toy that uses a spinning mechanism and a series of drawings to show movement. Build a zoetrope from scratch, then share your final mechanism and animation with a video.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
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