The Geneva mechanism’s properties can be edited in the Object Info palette.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
Number of Points
Enter the number of points on the index plate
Center Distance
Enter the distance between the center of the index plate and the driver
Follower Dia.
Enter the follower diameter
Cam Clearance
Enter the cam clearance
Cam Dia.
Enter the cam diameter
Driver Dia.
Enter the driver diameter
Index Plate Dia. (Ref.)
Displays the diameter of the index plate
Follower Dist. (Ref.)
Displays the follower distance
Cam Cutout Radius (Ref.)
Displays the cam cutout radius
Lighting Holes
Select to place lighting holes on the driver
Number
Enter the number of lighting holes
Diameter
Enter the diameter of the lighting holes
Enter the distance between the center of the lighting holes about the driver
Show Center Marks
Select to place center mark symbols on the index plate and cam/driver
Show Center Lines
Select to draw the index plate and cam/driver with center lines
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Geneva Mechanism Template
Animating Geneva Mechanism Movement
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