Show HN: Exhibit and Site on Mechanisms for Students
a year ago
- #mechanical-engineering
- #STEM-education
- #open-source
- The Mechanical Library is an open-source exhibit and curriculum aimed at middle and high school students to introduce mechanical engineering.
- Features a 6-foot-tall exhibit with moving mechanical models demonstrating important engineering inventions.
- Each mechanism has a dedicated web page with photos, videos, 3D models, and Lego models to explain real-life applications.
- Aims to support STEM education by sparking curiosity in how things work.
- Currently in development, with updates available on Instagram via @mechanical.library and @SteveTurbek.
- Plans for Phase 2 include additional mechanisms like Capstan Drive, Square & Spiral Gears, and more.
- Inspired by the 1920's 'Mechanical Wonderland' exhibit and the book '507 Mechanical Movements' by Henry T. Brown.
- Non-commercial project built by Steve Turbek with support from NYCFirst.
- Project goals include inspiring an engineering mindset, making engineering accessible, and supporting teachers.