Geneva Drive: A mechanism that converts continuous motion into discrete motion. The name was derived from its usage in mechanical watches which were popularized in Geneva. This mechanism can also be found in movie projectors, banknote counting machines...pic.twitter.com/XdcnBNXSjb
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In a dusty corner of the Boston Science Museum, there is a whole section of examples of mechanical gear and pulley systems. It's my favorite part of the whole museum
