Mechanisms SuperLab
Mechanisms SuperLab is built over a decade of content creation and iterations in authentic learning environment to help you design and create successful automata projects with step-by-step picture, text and video (with subtitle) illustrations from designing and everyday applications, to marking out and making, and to packaging. The series has been used in school teaching, student project works and individual self-learning in Asia and Europe.
Specifications
Suitable for
Teachers
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More than 1,000 original videos with subtitles, photos and illustrations spanning across nearly 1,000 pages of course materials;
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Ready materials help to save at least 70% of time and effort to build lessons, simulations and activities;
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Expert tips and tricks, step-by-step guides and ready project components/kits to increase confidence and success rate of incorporating mechanisms into designing and making creative projects.
Learners
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Acquire extensive knowledge on mechanisms through fundamental illustrations and videos, and everyday applications;
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Visualise the movements and effects of changes to the mechanisms with open tool;
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Generate countless creative ideas from the substantial examples with videos and construction tips;
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Construct with jigs and pre-cut parts;
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Build your design folder using the step-by-step template.
Makers
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Create projects from scratch with the step-by-step video guides;
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Expert tips and tricks on enhancing the making experience and outcome.
Topics in the series include
Designing
Introduction
Designing
Box/Frame
The Bit on Top
Backdrop
Design Journal
Design Booklet
Design Folder
Mechanisms
Introduction | Applications | Marking Out | Making
Cams
Gears
Cranks
Pulleys
Linkages
Levers
Ratchets
Extension
Introduction | Marking Out | Making
Cam Followers
Handles
Shafts
Shaft Supports
Connecting Rods
Springs
Friction
Fixing Techniques
Resources
Worksheets
Templates
References
Project Kits
Online ordering of jigs, pre-cut parts and project kits is available to start projects right away.
