The Art and Mathematics of Cycling: Using Old Bicycles to Draw Spirograph Patterns

Year: 2020 Authors: Nick Sayers

Core claim

Old bicycles can be repurposed into engaging drawing machines that reveal mathematical curve families and support public education in art, math, and engineering.

Topics

drawing machines, Spirograph patterns, kinetic sculpture, mathematical visualization

Domains

geometry, hypotrochoids, Lissajous curves, epitrochoids, generative art, kinetic sculpture, graphic design, maker art

Methods

repurposed bicycle mechanisms, gear-ratio experimentation, Processing simulations, school demonstrations

Media

scrap bicycles, wood, plastic, acrylic wheels, sand, paint

Source status

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