The Orbit

Linkage Design

Touch Sensor

Mechanical Engineering

DC Motor

Responsive Interaction

The Orbit is an innovative linkage design project that simulates planetary movement with touch sensors and a DC motor. Four planets—Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus—are mounted on a square frame, orbiting in a 120-degree arc. User interaction activates the motor and linkage system, allowing the planets to converge at the center. This engaging design showcases mechanics and robotics while providing a captivating visual of celestial motion.

The Orbit

Design Overview

120 degree

orbital motion - Linkage
driven motor rotation

12V DC power

5 watts - DC Motor Mechanism

Interactive touch sensor

activates the motor allowing planets to converge,
demonstrating gravitational attraction

User Reaction and

User Interaction

Learning Impact

20 out of 30

users expressed interest in
learning more about space,
mechanics and robotics

Interactive Duration

5 - 15 minutes

exploring the model, interacting
with the touch sensor, observing
the linkages and planets' movements

Interaction View

Making Process

Mad Cloud

mad cloud

Ethereal Nexus

Ethereal Nexus Overview

Empire Tower

empire tower

Tone Station

Tone station

IlluminateEase

IllumniateEase
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