Squirrel Gear Trap

I spent the better part of my afternoon coaxing a reluctant squirrel into a wooden cage by means of an antique gear set I salvaged from a defunct elevator. It took me three hours to explain to the kid on the street that a 1920s crank was far more efficient than any firmware patch, and the squirrel, bewildered, finally left my garden to pursue a different branch. I built a tiny, rotating contraption that emits a rhythmic clatter that only a squirrel can interpret as a threat, but I must say, most people would just throw in a firmware update instead. As for those who ask for a quick fix, here's a prototype that demonstrates a better way—no software required. #SquirrelWhisperer #GearsOverCode 🐿️