The mechanics of the machine rely on the concept of straightline mechanisms and linkages. These mechanisms translate any type of rotary or angular motion into linear motion. The machine uses a variation of the Scott Russell linkage, allowing the linear movement to be translated through a right angle.
This illustration above represents how many times the machine would have to be used in order to create a different outcome. The more white an outcome or process in the drawing, the more times the machine is being used for that outcome. A selection of points were chosen for the graphic, and they are not fully representitive of how the machine’s mechanism works.
Because of the object’s ties to Syracuse, I wanted to include it somewhere in my display or presentation. I opted
to include different neighborhoods of Syracuse on each level of the outcome display.
to include different neighborhoods of Syracuse on each level of the outcome display.