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Unassembled laser-cut plywood sheets and components for a hand-crank wooden film projector model

ROKR

ROKR LK601 Vitascope 3D Wooden Puzzle Mechanical Model Kit stem toy

SKU CH-G6YS-YZ9WN

A 183-piece wooden kit builds a hand-cranked projector that plays a 58-frame film on a wall 30 cm away without batteries or glue

  • Recommend Age14
  • AgeAdult

Style Vitascope Movie Projector

  • Projects classic film 12 inches away with hand-cranked power
  • Runs without batteries — 100 % hand generator drives the mechanism
  • 183 laser-cut plywood pieces slot together without any glue
  • Adjustable focal lens sharpens the 58-frame "Modern Times" clip at 30 cm
  • Build takes about 5 hours for a rewarding mechanical display

Vitascope 3D Wooden Puzzle Kit

The ROKR LK601 Vitascope is a mechanical model kit that assembles into a working film projector. It is designed for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over who enjoy hands-on STEM construction projects. The kit contains 183 laser-cut plywood pieces that connect without glue using pins and tails. Assembly takes approximately 5 hours and carries a challenge rating of four stars.

Upgrade from Static Models

Unlike traditional static puzzles or display models, this kit produces a functional vintage-style projector powered entirely by a hand crank. The jump is worth it for builders who want a finished object that demonstrates mechanical engineering principles in motion. The see-through gear design allows the operator to watch the internal mechanism while the device projects a 58-frame black-and-white film of "Modern Times" onto a wall or screen.

Projection Capacity and Limits

The projector performs best in a dark room at a distance of 30 cm from a white surface. It handles standard 4.5 mm or 5 mm film formats, and the included wax and sandpaper help maintain smooth gear operation. The hand-crank generator eliminates the need for batteries, but projection stops when cranking ceases. The kit includes everything needed for assembly and first use, though additional film strips are not supplied.

Highlights

  • Projects classic film 12 inches away with hand-cranked power
  • Runs without batteries — 100 % hand generator drives the mechanism
  • 183 laser-cut plywood pieces slot together without any glue
  • Adjustable focal lens sharpens the 58-frame "Modern Times" clip at 30 cm
  • Build takes about 5 hours for a rewarding mechanical display

Specifications

Recommend Age14
AgeAdult

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Questions about this item

How much clear space is needed in front of the assembled Vitascope to project the film?

Hold the model about 30 cm from a white screen or wall in a dark room for the clearest image.

Which assembly step do builders most often skip, and what happens if they do?

Applying the supplied wax to the gear axles is frequently missed; without it the hand-crank mechanism can bind and the projector will not run smoothly.

What ongoing care does the wooden gear train require after the kit is built?

Re-apply a small amount of the included wax to the moving gears whenever the crank feels stiff, and keep the plywood pieces dry to prevent warping.

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