# Bicycle Spoke Zoetropes These 3D-Printed Zoetrope Pieces Look Like Wheel Accessories By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-accessories References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2016/07/07/awesome-3d-printed-zoetrope/) & [pinshape](https://pinshape.com/items/23242-3d-printed-robot-bicycle-zoetrope) This inventive bicycle zoetrope combines the classic design of a zoetrope with the placement of [bicycle wheel accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle). The 3D-printed creation was created by PinShape user 'KitCameo' and creates a walking animation when the wheel of the bike is in rotation. The 3D-Printed Robot Bicycle Zoetrope is available as a free download through PinShape. KitCameo notes that: "You can only see the animation through a digital camera lens, such as your cell phone's, or by using a strobe light on it at night. To the naked eye it will just be a blur when you spin it." [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept) has revolutionized the way that zoetropes are created, making it possible for them to move beyond the circular drum-like forms that they are usually constrained to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing in Animation:** The combination of 3D printing and zoetropes opens up new possibilities for creating animated sculptures and designs. - **Interactive Bicycle Accessories:** Integrating zoetrope-like animations into bicycle wheel accessories creates unique and eye-catching interactive experiences. - **Visual Effects with Strobe Lighting:** Using strobe lighting to reveal animations in objects like 3D-printed zoetropes offers a new way to enhance visual effects and illusions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The development of 3D-printing techniques for zoetropes expands the possibilities for creative applications in the 3D printing industry. - **Bicycle Accessories:** The integration of animated zoetropes in bicycle wheel accessories presents an innovative opportunity for the bicycle accessories industry. - **Event Production & Entertainment:** Using 3D-printed zoetropes with strobe lighting as visual effects can offer captivating experiences at events and entertainment venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Airless Bicycle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-bicycle-tires.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Futuristic Single-Wheel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infinity-bike.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Cadence-Boosting Cyclist Shoe Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zensystem.md)