{"product_id":"music-box-crate","title":"Music Box Crate","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProgram your own songs, swap gears, spin the turntable, and explore how mechanical motion becomes music.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTUDENTS WILL LEARN \u0026amp; EXPERIMENT WITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear Ratios\u003c\/strong\u003e — see how changing gear sizes affects speed, torque, and motion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompound Gear Trains\u003c\/strong\u003e — build multi‑gear systems and observe how power transfers through each stage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngular Velocity\u003c\/strong\u003e — compare how fast the turntable spins with different gear combinations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Music Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e — program melodies using whole steps, half steps, sharps\/flats, and chords\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Programming\u003c\/strong\u003e — place pegs on the turntable to “program” up to 36 beats of music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign, Test, Improve\u003c\/strong\u003e —  experiment with different crank styles, gear setups, and musical patterns\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaker Mindset \u0026amp; Engineering \u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003euse the turntable as a giant gear to power contraptions, spinning tops, and other inventions\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini‑lessons are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadapted for each academic level (K–12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so siblings can learn together with age‑appropriate challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMORE REASONS YOU'LL LOVE THIS KIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Groups \u003c\/strong\u003e— Perfect for siblings, co‑ops, and classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-26d7c89a-7fff-3879-c3ab-7d123848424f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Material is Adapted for All Ages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e— from Kindergarten through high school, so siblings can learn together with the same kit!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Musical Range than Other Kits \u003c\/strong\u003e— 13 notes instead of the usual 8 (1 full octave + sharps\/flats)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger Programming Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 36 beats instead of 16–28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Gearing\u003c\/strong\u003e — The only music box kit that lets students change gear ratios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEndlessly Repeatable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reprogram songs, swap gears, and build new contraptions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSupports Creativity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Students can play music \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e build gear‑powered machines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable \u003c\/strong\u003e— Lower cost than comparable music box kits\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d8cb0c44-7fff-55cf-26ac-4fd7b4ad0d7d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStores Neatly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e— Designed to easily disassemble and store back in its original box (no glue, or hardware intended to be permanent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith engraved note names for easy music programming\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapophone (Plastic Percussion Instrument)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Grid Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote Lever Comb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote Lever Comb Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72+ Note Pegs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear Train Components\u003c\/strong\u003e (LEGO Technic Compatible)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGears\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8‑tooth (5 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16‑tooth (5 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24‑tooth (4 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40‑tooth (4 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear spacer (1 pc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x3 (3 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x4 (2 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 (1 pc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift Arm\u003c\/strong\u003e (size may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllen Wrench (Hex Key)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Acrylic Wood-Base-Holder Pegs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4b7e6df2-7fff-79c3-5836-a01d253024de\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePhysics Learning Activities \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e— K–12 adapted lessons for reflection, refraction, filtering, and mixing challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Our Family For Your Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creator's Craft Crates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53259410112821,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/1586\/3349\/files\/Picture1-MusicBoxCrateteachesaboutcompoundgearsandgearratios.png?v=1786178466","url":"https:\/\/creatorscraftcrates.com\/products\/music-box-crate","provider":"Creator's Craft Crates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}