How do I simulate a timber deck?

Open this page and use the live Gear Train Ratios tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a timber deck from your own measurements.

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Gear Train Ratios for a timber deck

Simulate a timber deck live in your browser. This runs the real Gear Train Ratios solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Gear Train RatiosLive

trade speed for torque

Controls

Presets

Driver teeth

Driven teeth

Input speed (rpm)

Input torque (N·m)

A larger driven gear turns slower but with proportionally more torque — the ratio equals the tooth-count ratio. Gears trade speed for force, exactly like a lever.

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Data Inspector

Gear ratio3.00 : 1

Output speed20.0 rpm

Output torque6.0 N·m

Governing equation

\frac{ω _{o u t}}{ω _{in}} = - \frac{N _{in}}{N _{o u t}} = - \frac{12}{36}, τ_{o u t} = τ_{in} \cdot \frac{N _{o u t}}{N _{in}} = 6.0 N\cdotm

Reading this result: Reduction drive: the driven gear turns 3.0× slower but multiplies torque 3.0× — trading speed for pulling force, like low gear on a bike.

Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.

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About this simulation

The full Gear Train Ratios tool models a timber deck with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a timber deck?: Open this page and use the live Gear Train Ratios tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a timber deck from your own measurements.