Description
Gearworks Kit A brings together two mechanically rich builds—the Blender and the Ferris Wheel—to help students explore how gears, axles, and motors work together to create controlled rotational motion. Designed as a multi-build bundle, this kit emphasizes mechanical relationships and system design over speed or mobility.
Both builds are powered using one C2G Mini Microcontroller, which is installed and reused as students transition between models. This encourages learners to think critically about how the same electronic controller can drive very different mechanical outcomes depending on gear arrangement and structural design.
Through the Blender build, students examine how a motor can transfer motion through axles to drive multiple rotating components. The Ferris Wheel introduces larger gear trains and balanced rotation, showing how mechanical systems can support continuous, smooth motion while carrying loads.
Key learning concepts include:
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Gear ratios and power transfer
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Rotational motion and synchronization
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Structural stability in motorized systems
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Reconfiguring a controller across multiple builds
Gearworks Kit A is ideal for students ready to move beyond basic motor activation and into deeper exploration of mechanical systems. By rebuilding and reprogramming each model, learners develop a stronger understanding of how gears shape motion and how design choices affect performance.
