Inside an automatic pencil sharpener.

Another spontaneous video recorded during a brief moment of peace at work. This pink(ish) pencil sharpener was given to me by Matt. I went as far as I could, but couldn't find a slim enough screwdriver to access the two final screws. The base reveals most of the science though, just a motor and two switches. One as a cover safety interlock and one to activate the motor when a pencil is inserted.

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