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Mechanism calculators covering crank-slider kinematics (displacement, velocity and acceleration at any crank angle) and simple machine systems (wheel-axle, movable pulley and differential pulley). Ideal for machine designers, students and engineers analysing reciprocating and lifting mechanisms.
Compute the kinematic quantities of a crank-slider (reciproslider-crank) mechanism: slider displacement x (formula ①), velocity v (formula ②), and acceleration a (formula ③) at a specified crank angle θ, or display all four results at the standard cardinal positions 0°/90°/180°/270°.
Compute the effort force F and mechanical advantage for three classic simple machines: the wheel-axle (formula ①), a system of n movable pulleys (formula ②), and the differential pulley / chain hoist (formula ③).
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