[MOC] Lego Technic Mousetrap

[1711902090]

Hey guys !

Let me introduce my new MOC: the mousetrap !

Features: realistic mechanism (2 leverage systems), powered by 4 rubber bands.

I tried to make it look like "Victor's" but had difficulty to recreate the spring in the middle. So I attached 2 rubber bands on each side of the hammer. By doing this, the travel of the hammer will actually stretch the rubber bands far enough so that they will produce enough potential energy.

Here is the picture:

And here is the video including setup process and more detailed explanation.

Here are some more detailed images.

Edited July 26, 2016 by 1711902090

[TinkerBrick]

Nice. But don't let Sariel's hamsters come close to it.

[Victor Imaginator]

Nice non-vehicle MOC. I just afraid about "Victor" brand)

[syclone]

Very interesting moc, something very unusual.

Perfect for household items collection ;)

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Nice...!

[SevenStuds]

Nice interpretation. Not something you see often, which is good!

BTW, does it hurt?

Nice. But don't let Sariel's hamsters come close to it.

They would get hold of it and use it as a "cat trap"

[1711902090]

Nice interpretation. Not something you see often, which is good!

BTW, does it hurt?

They would get hold of it and use it as a "cat trap"

It is able to crack an egg, so it does hurt a little but not as powerful as the actual "Victor". If you want some serious damage, more rubber bands will do the job

Very interesting moc, something very unusual.

Perfect for household items collection ;)

I would bury it in the bucket of legos. lol

[dr_spock]

NIce. Not sure I'd want to have to disinfect the LEGO pieces after dead mouse.

[1711902090]

Nice. But don't let Sariel's hamsters come close to it.

It won't happen since I've already part it out

Nice non-vehicle MOC. I just afraid about "Victor" brand)

Nice...!

Thank You !

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Awesome! And actually functional for use in real-life.

[MRP_]

was that a fish stick

[1711902090]

was that a fish stick

It's a kind snack from Korea.

NIce. Not sure I'd want to have to disinfect the LEGO pieces after dead mouse.

Awesome! And actually functional for use in real-life.

For trapping a mouse, I would recommend the actual Victors. That is a more affordable option to go

[skriblez]

This would be nice for grownups that can't read the Don't Touch Signs :P

[zux]

Would be good for expositions placing in between "do not touch" signs.

[ctx1769]

That would make my cat reduntant