The Cycloid Drawing Machine, A Device That Uses Wooden Gears to Create Elaborate Beautiful Designs

Cycloid Drawing Machine Four Gear Configuration

The Cycloid Drawing Machine by Joe Freedman is a device similar to a Spirograph toy made using adjustable and interchangeable wooden gears that can be used to create elaborate and beautiful designs on paper.

A video review of the Cycloid by Wayne Schmidt shows a number of configurations in action as different gears are swapped out.

Cycloid Drawing Machine Example 1

Cycloid Drawing Machine Six Point Figure

Cycloid Drawing Machine Two Gear Configuration

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.