Human Powered Merry-Go-Round

Senior Design Project

Oregon State University

This is my current design project - a work in progress. By the end, the sponsor wants a human powered merry-go-round powered by a rowing stroke. The focus is on ergonomics and the ‘fun factor’ for kids.

The project is nearly completed. Our prototype has passed the first evaluation with flying colors! We are able to successfully test all of our Engineering Requirements. Now, testing is going to be carried out, then off to the powder coaters.

New pictures have been added, which detail some manufacturing, test fitting, and initial testing of the merry-go-round.