mechanics – Page 4 – Nico71's Technic Creations

Lego computer : Digicomp

24/08/2012 19/03/2024

The digicomp was a mechanical computer sold as a plastic toy in 1963. Capable to count, multiply, divide, depending of how it is programmed….

Lego Mechanical Loom

11/07/2012 08/02/2024

The finished mechanical loom, designed for Fana’briques 2012 exhibition which took place the 29th, 30th June 2012….

Torque Limiter

09/07/2012 08/02/2024

An automatic switch-off torque limiter, designed to prevent damage by excessive torque….

Mechanical Loom – The beginning

18/05/2012 08/02/2024

Here is the first attempt to build a complete mechanical loom, which works but is not enough reliable….

CVT Transmission

05/12/2011 08/02/2024

A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with mechanical tachometers….

Mechanical Slot Machine

25/07/2011 08/02/2024

A simple but reliable mechanical slot machine….

Cuckoo clock

30/05/2011 08/02/2024

A cuckoo clock made for the Setechnic’s clock contest, features a standard clock with a cuckoo….

Single Cylinder Engine

17/02/2011 08/02/2024

Lot of people ask me to create the instructions of this basic-working smooth engine, so I did. You can download the High Definition PDF or watch the pictures….

Integraph : Graphic Planimeter

17/02/2011 08/02/2024

An Integraph is an instrument used in mathematics for plotting the integral of a graphically defined function….

GBC Counter – Marble Counter

19/06/2010 08/02/2024

The module I have designed for the french meeting GBC-fanabriques….

A new tool has been added to the tools page : WinchTools. WinchTools is a simply software which calculates some useful date about winch and pulley system. The aim is to calculate the maximun load on the hook with the parameters of your construction, including : motors, gears, diameter of winch, pulley system, weight of...

LPE3i

03/06/2010 08/02/2024

My version of LPE3i based on scotch yoke system (original ideas from LPEpower) but with new switches ! It works smoothly at 200RPM with 4 hand-pumps and without friction (thanks to the scotch yoke)….