Description
Gearworks Kit B combines two mechanically driven builds—the Blender and the Twin Windmill—to give students hands-on experience with gear systems, axles, and coordinated rotational motion. This bundle focuses on how mechanical design choices influence how motion is distributed and synchronized across multiple components.
Both models are powered using a single C2G Mini Microcontroller, which students install, remove, and reuse between builds. This reinforces the idea that one programmable controller can support many mechanical systems when paired with thoughtful engineering and configuration.
In the Blender build, learners explore how a motor transfers motion through axles to drive multiple rotating elements. The Twin Windmill build expands on this concept by introducing a gear train that distributes power to two spinning fans, allowing students to observe how motion can be split and synchronized across separate outputs.
Key learning concepts include:
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Gear trains and rotational power transfer
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Synchronization of multiple moving parts
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Effects of mechanical layout on motion behavior
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Reusing and reprogramming a controller across builds
Gearworks Kit B is well suited for students developing a deeper understanding of mechanical systems and motion control. By comparing how gears function across two different structures, learners strengthen their ability to analyze, design, and refine motor-driven mechanisms.
