Historic Walking Beam Motor.MOV

Overview
A Walking Beam Motor is named for the long arm assembly, or beam, which pivots at its center and typically connects a motor-driven flywheel at one end of the machine to a piston at the other end. The beam is connected to the flywheel by an eccentric cog.

As the flywheel rotates, the cog causes the end of the beam to rock up and down as if it were "walking",thus giving the machine its name. The other end of this "walking beam" drives the piston.

Instructions
This motor only needs 3-6V to run. Connect the motor in series with a momentary contact switch and a source of power. Give the motor a little kick start and watch it go.

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Science & Technology

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