Learn how you can transmit power using cams and cranks and how they can be used to convert reciprocal to linear motion. Discover how these mechanisms are crucial elements of many machines, even though they are not considered as “Simple Machines”.

Construct eight functional models featuring cams and cranks, including a fishing crane, oil pump, animated figure, movable bridge, sewing machine, and a flying eagle.

 Comprehensive, step-by-step building instructions are accessible both online and in the included manual. This guide offers in-depth scientific explanations of the mechanisms involved and includes innovative experimental activities to enhance practical understanding.

Additionally, a quiz section is provided to test and deepen your grasp of the concepts learned.

Build an oil pump
Construct a working model of an oil pump and find out how different simple machines work together with cams. Are you up to oil drilling? Turn the crank and seehow everything changes position in front of your eyes.

Build an eagle with flapping wings
This model of a flying eagle is designed to flap its wings by the use of the cam and crank mechanisms. Turn the crank and discover how rotational motion becomes linear. Observe how the flapping motion is produced by the employment of linkages.

Build a fishing crane
Construct a unique fishing crane and learn how the crank helps set this device into motion. Compare your model with a real life one and find out the capabilities of a crank when connected to a string for lifting heavy loads.

Build a moving figure
Build a model of a moving figure that uses cams and learn how you can change the direction of motion, and assemble 2 different types of cams. Play with this model and discover the properties of cams.