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SelectClick a part to inspect it. Shift-click to add to the selection.VMoveDrag the gizmo arrows to reposition. Snapping follows the status bar increment.GRotateDrag a ring to swing the part about its own origin.RMeasureClick two parts to dimension between their centres.M
Add partPick stock from the library, then click the ground plane to place it.AFastenSelect two overlapping parts to drive a through-bolt with washers and a nut.BJointSelect a parent then a child to define a constrained connection.J
SimulateDrive the mechanism and watch the constrained motion resolve.Space
Click a part to inspect it. Shift-click to add to the selection.
Reset view: back to the project's home framingFrame selection: pick a part firstReturn every joint to its rest value. Geometry is untouched.
Ground gridLayout grid drawn on the floor planeJoint axesAxis triad drawn at every jointMotion arcsTravel range swept at every jointDimensionsPinned measurements hiddenDrilled holesBores and clearance holes cut into the stockGround shadowContact shadow grounds the assemblyOrientation cubeView cube shown in the cornerZoom extents: frame the whole assemblyFrame selection: pick a part first
Advance the drivers and solveSpaceZero the clock and return every joint to rest
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1 driven joint:Pivot: 1 in through-bolt axis-45 to 45 deg, 3 s cycle
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Item
Type
Qty
Dimensions
Material
Unit mass
Total mass
Notes
Lumber2 lines, 2 pieces
Dimensional lumber
1
6' × 5 1/2" × 3 1/2"
Douglas fir-larch
27.21 lb
27.21 lb
4x6 nominal callout. Sight the crown before cutting and keep it up. S4S, surfaced four sides.
Dimensional lumber
1
5' × 7 1/4" × 1 1/2"
Douglas fir-larch
12.83 lb
12.83 lb
2x8 nominal callout. Sight the crown before cutting and keep it up. S4S, surfaced four sides.
Lumber subtotal
40.04 lb
Hardware3 lines, 4 pieces
Washer
2
1 1/16" bore, 2 1/2" OD
Zinc-plated steel
0.19 lb
0.38 lb
1" flat washer nominal callout. One under the head and one under the nut. Zinc plated.
Nut
1
1" nut, 1 1/2" across flats
Zinc-plated steel
0.36 lb
0.36 lb
1"-8 UNC nominal callout. Use a nyloc anywhere the joint sees vibration. Zinc plated.
Bolt
1
1" dia × 9" long
Zinc-plated steel
2.31 lb
2.31 lb
1"-8 UNC x 9" nominal callout. Pivot hardware, do not fully torque. Zinc plated.