Music Box Crate

Program your own songs, swap gears, spin the turntable, and explore how mechanical motion becomes music.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN & EXPERIMENT WITH:

• Gear Ratios — see how changing gear sizes affects speed, torque, and motion
  
• Compound Gear Trains — build multi‑gear systems and observe how power transfers through each stage
  
• Angular Velocity — compare how fast the turntable spins with different gear combinations
  
• Basic Music Theory — program melodies using whole steps, half steps, sharps/flats, and chords
  
• Mechanical Programming — place pegs on the turntable to “program” up to 36 beats of music
• Design, Test, Improve —  experiment with different crank styles, gear setups, and musical patterns
  
• Maker Mindset & Engineering — use the turntable as a giant gear to power contraptions, spinning tops, and other inventions

Mini‑lessons are adapted for each academic level (K–12) so siblings can learn together with age‑appropriate challenges.

MORE REASONS YOU'LL LOVE THIS KIT

• Great for Groups — Perfect for siblings, co‑ops, and classrooms
• Learning Material is Adapted for All Ages — from Kindergarten through high school, so siblings can learn together with the same kit!
• More Musical Range than Other Kits — 13 notes instead of the usual 8 (1 full octave + sharps/flats)
  
• Longer Programming Capacity — Up to 36 beats instead of 16–28
• Variable Gearing — The only music box kit that lets students change gear ratios
• Endlessly Repeatable — Reprogram songs, swap gears, and build new contraptions
  
• Supports Creativity — Students can play music or build gear‑powered machines
  
• Affordable — Lower cost than comparable music box kits
• Stores Neatly — Designed to easily disassemble and store back in its original box (no glue, or hardware intended to be permanent)

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Wood Base
  • with engraved note names for easy music programming
    
• Tapophone (Plastic Percussion Instrument)
• Programmable Turntable
• Top Grid Plate
• Note Lever Comb
• Note Lever Comb Frame
• 72+ Note Pegs
• Gear Train Components (LEGO Technic Compatible)
  
  • Gears
    • 8‑tooth (5 pcs)
    • 16‑tooth (5 pcs)
    • 24‑tooth (4 pcs)
    • 40‑tooth (4 pcs)
    • Gear spacer (1 pc)
  • Axles
    • 1x3 (3 pcs)
    • 1x4 (2 pcs)
    • 1x5 (1 pc)
  • Lift Arm (size may vary)
  • Crank
  • Pin
    
• Attachment Hardware
  • Bolts
  • Washers
  • Allen Wrench (Hex Key)
  • 4 Acrylic Wood-Base-Holder Pegs
    
• Instructions & Physics Learning Activities — K–12 adapted lessons for reflection, refraction, filtering, and mixing challenges

Designed & Made in the USA
By Our Family For Your Family