Counter - STEM Puzzle 3D wood UGEARS

An ancient Greek mathematician and engineer from Alexandria who lived between 10 and 70 AD invented a meter, as a key element of the kilometre meter mechanism. He measured the length of the path by counting the number of wheel rotations. Later, a gearbox improved and supplemented the meter, which reduced the
number of wheel turns based on the measurement system (miles, leagues, kilometers) and showed reduced data on the display.
Nowadays, we use counters to count the number of passengers, visitors to different events, cars passing through certain checkpoints, sets and scores in sport, items on a production line, etc.

The counter comes with step-by-step, colour instructions that are really easy to follow (in several languages including French). In particular, it does not require any glue or special tools to be fully assembled.

How the Ugears Counter Works

The Counter is a stylized pedagogical model, an interactive guide to the mechanism. Indeed, it is designed to learn its essential principles and its principles of operation. It records repetitive actions. It is an integral part of a device called an "Odometer". The model has three cylindrical gears with numbers from 0 to 9 and a Maltese Cross. This combination allows you to see an interesting mechanical feature: when the alternative motion of the click button using the Maltese Cross mechanism turns into the rotating motion of cylindrical gears with numbers.

The counter offers two data recording options: a click button on the roof of its body, and a rotating handle on the side. By pressing the push button or turning the handle, the counter moves from one place. When the count increases to 9, the Maltese Cross grabs the next register cylinder and adds it to the count. In total, the three-digit meter display can record values from 1 to 999. You can open the front panel of the meter and reset it manually. Try to count the steps on the way back. Or how many people you meet on a walk through the
Park. How about the number of blue cars that pass in front of your house for an hour? Count stairs at home, at school or at a friend's house.

Technical info

High-quality wood from sustainable sources is the kit of the STEM Ugears counter. It also contains everything you might need for assembly. In addition, we use a laser method to cut parts from a plywood board and provide precise cuts. Remove the pieces from the boards and assemble them to create the complete model.

To assemble yourself, without the use of glue.

Dimensions: 20.5 x 18.8 x 6.3 cm
Number of coins: 157

Assembly: 1 to 2 hours