20-G Centrifuge

This STEM model is inspired by NASA's 20-G centrifuge at Ames Research Center, which has been in use since the early days of the space program. As indicated by its name, the real-world centrifuge is capable of producing forces up to 20 times the earth's gravity. It has cabs with adjustable chairs for human testing as well as the ability to be reconfigured to allow for experiments at any radius. More info and pictures are available here: https://www.nasa.gov/ames/research/space-biosciences/20-g-centrifuge

This model contains two minifigure-ready test chairs in cabs at each end with removable top plates for access to each. It rotates about a central axle which is easily spun by hand using the axle hub at the top. The base uses round tiles with holes to stabilize the axle as it rotates and a bush on the axle keeps the upper model and base together. The design was created in Studio and validated with a real-world mock-up.

The model is 10.6" wide, 4" tall and uses 248 parts.