Mechanisms — Strandbeest

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Theo Jansen Strandbeest Leg diagram
Theo Jansen Strandbeest: Reference-dimension Scaling
Scale three published Jansen reference dimensions from a chosen crank length and calculate an entered percentage band. The tool does not simulate a walking leg.
Jansen’s Linkage — schematic of the mechanism.
Jansen’s Linkage: Walking Animation and Foot-Path Calculator
Explore a Jansen walking leg with fixed-length links. Compare foot-path width and vertical excursion, change crank radius, and view two legs at different phases.