Elliptical Gears Papercraft - Template [PDF]

They're oval, yet they turn perfectly. Craft this fascinating mechanical paradox yourself!

At first glance, these elliptical gears look like they shouldn't work.

But contrary to all logic, they mesh together to produce a surprisingly smooth, non-uniform rotation.

Experience the "Aha!" moment of a counter-intuitive mechanism and the wonder of seeing it move for the first time. Uncover the secret behind this bizarre and beautiful piece of mechanical ingenuity.

• Mesmerizing Motion: Watch the unique, non-uniform rotation that only elliptical gears can create.
• A Mechanical Puzzle: Build it, turn it, and understand the magic behind how it works.
• The Perfect Desk Toy: Once finished, it becomes a fascinating kinetic sculpture that everyone will want to try.

【What You Get】

Paper Craft Template & Instruction Manual (Digital PDF file).

Detailed, step-by-step instructions are available on my website. A link is provided in the PDF file.

Designed for printing on A4 paper.