Climbing Among Us Figure

Here, I have created a small physical toy where an Among Us-inspired character descends a ladder. It makes a delightful desk toy for brief diversions or for illustrating several physical properties.

EDIT: A new version has been added to the print profiles under Version 2. This version features an added rung to the ladder, ensuring the figure lands feet-first when placed upside down. Additionally, the ladder rungs have been rounded to prevent the figure from jamming. Furthermore, the recess in the base plate has been deepened for easier figure retrieval.

The model consists of a base plate, a ladder, and a figure.

To assemble the model, simply insert the ladder into the base plate as shown in the images.

Feel free to create additional figures compatible with this model and tag them in the comments. I look forward to your creations :)

The following physical properties distinguish this model:

• Center of Gravity and Gravity
  • Gravity pulls the figure downward, causing its movement along the ladder.
• Impulse
  • An impulse occurs upon impact with the rung, repeatedly setting the figure in motion.
• Friction
  • The friction between the figure's holes and the ladder's rungs is crucial. It ensures that the figure doesn't simply fall but “climbs” in a controlled manner.
• Kinetic and Potential Energy
  • As the figure falls from one rung to the next, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
  • Upon each impact with the next rung, some kinetic energy is transformed into sound and heat.