In 1798, the Mill River attracted Whitney to our historic site so the water would be harnessed to power Whitney’s Armory. As the river’s current turned a waterwheel, Whitney converted this spinning movement into mechanical processes such as milling, rolling, and hammering in order to produce the parts for his contract musket. Like Whitney, harness a spinning motion to power and observe three different mechanical movements- spinning, climbing, and hammering- with our Macrochip Controllers. Later, build a circuit using two motors and a string in order to observe the patterns that waves make with our Roto-rope spinner.
Fee: $85
Educator: Andrew Sargent
Before and after care available
We strive to make our programs accessible to all. Please give us a call at 203.777.1833 to discuss opportunities for financial aid or sponsor a scholarship.
