The MachineForge cast
Each friend shows you one idea by how they act. Meet them all and see how the ideas fit together.
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Pry Lever — push longer to lift heavier; the trade between force and distance -
Hoist Pulley — pull down here and watch it go up there; redirecting force -
Ramp Inclined plane — climb the long slow way; less force, same work -
Spoke Wheel-and-axle — one turn of the hub, many turns of the rim -
Auger Screw — round and round becomes step and step; spiral inclined plane -
Cleave Wedge — push forward and split it apart; force concentrated to a sharp edge -
Pinion A gear train: meshing teeth trade turning-speed for turning-force and pass the motion along, faster or stronger as you choose. -
Flex A spring: bend it to store your push, let go and it gives every bit back — energy held, then returned. -
Lobe A cam: a spinning shape with a bump that turns steady spinning into a repeating push, like a music box keeping a beat. -
Ratchet A ratchet: lets motion go forward freely but locks when it tries to slip back, holding every bit of progress, click by click.