Key Mechanisms Vocabulary
Torque - a twisting or turning force
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque
Leverage - better known as “mechanical advantage”. A measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_advantage
Cam - a rotary or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion or visa-versa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam
Mechanical Linkage - an assembly of bodies connected to manage forced and movement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkage_(mechanical)
Overview
Mechanism Animation Websites
http://www.mekanizmalar.com/
http://www.robives.com/mechs
Attainable Mechanisms
Crank-slider - http://www.robives.com/mechanisms/crank#.VRl7uTtbW-o
Motors + Mechanisms Examples
Rube Goldberg Machines
OK GO Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w
Jason K fishing line rotary to linear
https://vimeo.com/121689637
Remote Piano Pedal Controller
Websource- http://cratel.wichita.edu/blogs/eecsseniordesignfall2012spring2013/category/prototype-ii/
Video Documentation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTsL8y2Sbow&feature=youtu.be
Arduino Manual Timelapser
An Arduino circuit that uses a servo-motor to press down a camera's trigger button every so-often. Also called an intervalometer.
Websource- http://mattgabriel.com/tools/shooting-a-time-lapse-video-with-an-average-camera-and-an-arduino/
Basic Locomotion example using 2 motors, a chassis and an Arduino.
Websource- http://designisgoodforyou.com/?s=led
