MEKBOX (mechanism box) teaching resource

UPDATE: Added a 33 page PowerPoint guide to using the MEKBOX which covers the use of mechanisms and motion.

**PLEASE NOTE: this resource will require access to a laser cutter and (optional) 3D printer to create the parts. **

This resource is aimed at late primary level (late KS2)/secondary level (early KS3) to help teach students about mechanisms and motion. The basic resource consists of six panels that can be stored flat or assembled into a storage box and that click together to form a board to connect mechanisms to. Because the parts need to be laser cut, you can print as many of the different panels as you may need.

The 2D parts are supplied in. DXF, .SVG and .AI (Illustrator) for laser cutting so they can be imported into a wide range of applications. Individual parts are also supplied in .DXF form.Please check that you can open or import these formats before purchasing.
If using 2D Design and importing DXF, please ensure units are set to mm

Included in the files are a relatively simple set of mechanical parts that connect to the board using readily available paper fasteners.
There are also a few small 3D printed elements which are optional if you just want to use the flat panels and mechanisms. The optional 3D printed parts are provided in .stl format ready to be imported into your slicing software.