Machine elements and mechanisms

Move machines to see how they work

Gears, pulleys, cams, hydraulics, robot arms. Change the numbers, watch the mechanism respond, and see the formula behind it.

  • 12 interactive modes
  • 74 languages
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Planetary gears driving a Geneva wheel

12 mechanisms you can touch

Every mode runs live. Drag a slider and the machine responds immediately.

Transmit power

Gear

Speed and torque ratios

Belt Drive

Speed by pulley ratio

Planetary Gear

Shift by holding a part

Multiply force

Pulley

Multiply force with rope

Lever

Balance of moments

Screw

Torque into thrust

Hydraulic

Pascal's principle

Convert motion

Linkage

Four-bar paths

Cam

Rotation into lift

Crank

Rotary to back-and-forth

Geneva Drive

Steady spin to stop-and-go

Robot Arm

Forward kinematics

How it works

Choose a mechanism

Pick from power transmission, force multiplication or motion conversion.

Change the numbers

Adjust tooth counts, lengths, loads and speeds, and watch the result as it moves.

Read the reason

The explanation sheet shows the formula and where the mechanism is used in real machines.

Made for learning

Live simulation

Smooth animation shows the moving parts and key values together.

Real formulas

Speed ratios, moments, Pascal's principle and kinematics, explained simply.

Works offline

Everything except ads works without a connection.

Phone and tablet

Layouts fit large screens, landscape, and light or dark themes.

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