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Book Synopsis: A unique guide to practical mechanical design principles and their applications In Making Things Move, you'll learn how to build moving mechanisms through non-technical explanations, examples, and do-it-yourself projects--from art installations to toys to labor-saving devices. The projects include a drawing machine, a mini wind turbine, a mousetrap powered car, and more, but the applications of the examples are limited only by your imagination. A breadth of topics is covered ranging from how to attach couplers and shafts to a motor, to converting between rotary and linear motion. Each chapter features photographs, drawings, and screenshots of the components and systems involved.
Emphasis is placed on using off-the-shelf components whenever possible, and most projects also use readily available metals, plastics, wood, and cardboard, as well as accessible fabrication techniques such as laser cutting. Small projects in each chapter are designed to engage you in applying the material in the chapter at hand. Later in the book, more involved projects incorporate material from several chapters.
Making Things Move:
- Focuses on practical applications and results, not abstract engineering theories
- Contains more than a dozen topic-focused projects and three large-scale projects incorporating lessons from the whole book
- Features shopping lists and guides to off-the-shelf components for the projects
- Incorporates discussions of new fabrication techniques such as laser cutting and 3D printing, and how you can gain access
- Includes online component for continuing education with the book's companion website and blog (makingthingsmove.com)
Hands-on coverage of moving mechanisms Introduction to Mechanisms and Machines; Materials and Where to Find Them; Screwed or Glued? On Fastening and Joining Parts; Forces, Friction and Torque (Oh My); Mechanical and Electrical Power, Work, and Energy; Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Motor? - Creating and Controlling Motion; The Guts: Bearings, Bushings, Couplers, and Gears; Rotary vs. Linear Motion; Automatons and Mechanical Toys; Making Things and Getting Them Made; Projects
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Are you an avid inventor, hobbyist, or artist looking to bring your creations to life? Introducing "Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists" - a comprehensive guide that will teach you everything you need to know about mechanical design principles and how to build your very own moving mechanisms. Whether you want to build art installations, toys, or even labor-saving devices, this book is the perfect resource for you. With step-by-step instructions, non-technical explanations, and inspiring do-it-yourself projects, the possibilities are endless. Get your copy today and let your imagination soar!
One of the standout features of "Making Things Move" is the wide range of projects that you can undertake. From a drawing machine to a mini wind turbine to a mousetrap powered car, the examples in this book will truly captivate your interest. But don't let these projects limit your creativity - the applications of the principles you learn are only bounded by your own imagination. Each chapter is filled with photographs, drawings, and screenshots to help you visualize the components and systems involved. Plus, you'll love that most of the projects use easily accessible materials like metals, plastics, wood, and cardboard, along with fabrication techniques like laser cutting. This means that you can start bringing your ideas to life without breaking the bank!
What makes "Making Things Move" truly special is its focus on practical applications and results, rather than abstract engineering theories. The author takes a hands-on approach to teaching, making sure you understand how to apply what you learn to real-world projects. With more than a dozen topic-focused projects and three large-scale projects, you'll have plenty of opportunities to put your newfound knowledge to the test. To make things even easier, each chapter includes shopping lists and guides to off-the-shelf components, so you can quickly gather everything you need.
If you're worried about keeping up with the latest fabrication techniques, "Making Things Move" has you covered there too. With discussions on laser cutting, 3D printing, and how to gain access to these technologies, you'll always stay one step ahead. And don't forget about the book's companion website and blog (makingthingsmove.com), where you can find additional resources and continue your education.
Don't let your ideas stay stagnant - bring them to life with "Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists." Start your journey today and discover the endless possibilities of mechanical design!
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