Sonnet 5.5 animation shows what happens inside a drill

Misato @misat0xOriginally posted 2026.09.30

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I know you wondered about this as a kid, but never got an answer - and eventually forgot to ask. Let’s bring back a little of that curiosity with sonnet 5.5 What happens inside a drill when you pull the trigger? The battery powers the motor. Gears trade speed for torque, turning the chuck that grips the bit. The cutting edges carve out the hole while the spiral grooves carry chips away. Here’s a look inside👇