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Mar 8, 2024
Fore, Ashley; Novitski, Ryan, 2024, "Gear Train Wind Turbine", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/GQBJ5E, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
A gear train is the foundation of any mechanical system that is formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears can engage to transmit torque or power to the device. Let's discover how a wind turbine uses this mechanical systems to take wind energy and convert it to... |
Sep 26, 2023
Bull, Glen; Watts, Jo, 2023, "Linear Motor", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/98YZHR, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
The Make to Learn Linear Motor can be used to explore principles of electricity and magnetism while providing historical context. |
Jun 23, 2023
Bull, Glen, 2023, "Praxinoscope", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/1U0E4N, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
In this project, students will assemble a model of a praxinoscope, observe essential components of animation machines, and determine how the essential components work together to create the illusion of animation. |
Jun 21, 2023
Bull, Glen; Gibson, Rachel, 2023, "Animation Machine", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/USY827, University of Virginia Dataverse, V3
This animation machine emulates the opening and closing of the shutter of a film projector as a strip of images moves past the aperture. This enables students to experience the phenomenon of persistence of vision that makes film and television possible. |