Mechanical Gear Prototype by Galileo
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Bill of Materials
- Barra tonda in ottone Ø 4 mm x 1: https://www.obi.ch/it/barre/barra-tonda-in-ottone-4-mm-lunghezza-1-m/p/4984407
Description
Description
This functional mechanical prototype is inspired by the principles of classical mechanics studied by Galileo Galilei, which I find truly magical for the era in which it was invented and created. The model demonstrates how movement can be transmitted through a gear system combined with a lever and a weight-driven element
The mechanism clearly shows the interaction between the different mechanical components and the transfer of motion between the gears. The open structure makes it easy to understand how the gears work together and how movement propagates within the system. It can be used as an educational demonstration, a maker project, or a simple kinetic mechanical display model. I have created a YouTube tutorial for assembling this prototype, you will find the link further down in the description !
ATTENTION :
YOU WILL FIND ON PLATE NUMBER 7 TWO LOWER MOUNTING BASES FOR THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, IF YOU ROTATE THE PLATE FOR A BOTTOM VIEW YOU WILL NOTICE THAT ONE OF THE TWO IS PREPARED FOR AN INVERTED PRINT WITH THE WORD CENTAURI, IF YOU HAVE AMS YOU CAN PRINT IT EASILY BY CHOOSING A COLOR OF YOUR LIKING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AMS, I ADVISE YOU TO REMOVE THE BASE WITH THE INVERTED PRINT AND KEEP THE OTHER ONE SMOOTH, IN WHICH CASE ONE OF THE TWO WILL HAVE TO BE DELETED, I HAVE SIMPLY PROVIDED THE CHOICE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE AMS
Features
- Functional gear mechanism
- Educational model of physics and mechanics
- 3D printable prototype
- Inspired by the principles of classical mechanics
- Ideal for STEM and maker projects
This prototype, once wound, can run for about 25 minutes, a basic level of manual skill is required for assembly, some parts will need to be glued
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Inspiration model :
LINK TO ASSEMBLY TUTORIAL :
PHOTOS FOR GLUING PARTS - PIN LENGTHS AND DIAMETERS
I used Ø 4 mm round brass bars
a Ø 4 mm threaded rod could also be used, but it might not be optimal for the gears' operation
X 3 assembly pins 12.5 cm x 4 mm
X 1 assembly pin 14.3 cm x 4 mm
X 1 assembly pin 4.5 cm x 4 mm
X1 assembly pin 3 cm x 4 mm
X1 m4 x 30 mm bolt with corresponding nut and two washers
GLUING PARTS USING GLUE :
License
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