Simple mechanics

Cams http://www.lizarum.com/assignments/physical_computing/2008/mechanisms/cams.html The basic principle of the cam is to turn a circular motion into a linear one. This is referred to as reciprocating movement. In it's simplest form you turn a handle to make something move up and down. The ca...

Tunisian Hacker

How to Make Simple Gears Easily: One of the most difficult and yet common mechanical systems is a gear train. A great way to transmit mechanical power from one place to another or to increase or decrease power (torque) or increase or decrease the speed of something. The problems …

LittleBlackDuck's Project

This infographic profiles four of the six simple machines: inclined plane, pulley, lever, wheel and axle.