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Bi-directional Ratchet Prototype on YouTube
A mechanism for mechanism's sake. I have put together the

Rack and Pinion in HTML5
Here’s a quick experimental animation I created using program called

Double ratchet, working prototype
Almost done. I've made up a working prototype. I'm happy

Double ratchet, changing the structure and layout
I've been thinking of a few different ways of laying

Linking two ratchets together using a bell crank.
After experimenting with a couple of different ways of connecting


Double Ratchet experimental design
Ratchets are interesting mechanisms I'm sure you'll agree, I like

Cam followers, a brief diversion
The heart of many automata, both traditional and the paper

Early Bird, Parts cut out and ready to go!
All the parts cut out and ready for photography. I've

