Mechanisms — Geneva Stop

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Watch-winding Stop (form 3) diagram
Watch-Winding Stop Form 3: Animation and Turn-Count Calculator
Compare two entered winding-turn references, their midpoint and span, and convert the midpoint into ideal advances and cumulative arbor rotation.
Watch-winding Stop (form 2) diagram
Watch-Winding Stop Form 2: Animation and Angle-Count Calculator
Explore a Geneva-type winding-stop illustration and calculate equal notch pitch, angular spans in pitches and remaining entered advances.
Geneva Drive diagram
Geneva Drive: External Indexing Geometry and Dwell Formula | FIRGELLI
Understand a standard external Geneva drive, calculate step angle and dwell time, and compare four-, six- and eight-slot timing with worked examples.