Mechanisms — intermittent indexer

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Single-tooth Small Wheel to Large Intermittent diagram
Single-tooth Small Wheel to Large Intermittent Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula & Uses Explained
How a single-tooth driver indexes a large count wheel one notch per revolution — geometry, sizing math, and a worked sawmill tally counter example.
Single-tooth Driving Wheel and Notched Wheel diagram
Single-tooth Driving Wheel and Notched Wheel: How This Intermittent Indexing Mechanism Works
How a single-tooth driving wheel and notched wheel produce 1-step-per-revolution intermittent motion for counters, score reels, and dispensers — with formulas and worked examples.
Maltese Cross Mechanism diagram
Maltese Cross Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Uses and Formula Explained
How the Maltese Cross Mechanism converts continuous rotation into precise intermittent motion — math, tolerances, and named uses in film, indexing, and watchmaking.