Leonardo's Machines: The Complete Masterclass

1. 1

   Build It First: The Basics of Motion

   • Gears and Cogs: Turning Wheels into Work
   • The Power of the Crank and Connecting Rod
   • Ball Bearings: Making Heavy Things Roll
   • The Worm Gear: Lifting Massive Weights Alone
2. 2

   Taking to the Skies: The Flight Designs

   • The Ornithopter: Flapping Like a Bird
   • The Aerial Screw: The First Helicopter Concept
   • The Glider: Balancing on the Wind
   • The Pyramid Parachute: A Safe Way Down
   • Measuring the Air: Wind Vanes and Anemometers
3. 3

   Tools of the Trade: Workshop Automation

   • The File-Cutting Machine: The First Industrial Robot
   • The Rolling Mill: Making Perfect Metal Sheets
   • The Gold-Beating Machine: Automating Fine Art
   • The Screw-Cutting Lathe: Precision Threads
4. 4

   The Art of War: Offensive Inventions

   • The Armored Car: A Turtle-Shell Tank
   • The 33-Barreled Organ: Rapid Fire Artillery
   • The Giant Crossbow: Engineering Massive Tension
   • The Scythed Chariot: Blades in Motion
   • The Steam Cannon: Launching with Water
5. 5

   Defending the City: Military Engineering

   • Curved Walls: Deflecting Cannonballs
   • The Temporary Bridge: Fast Moves for Armies
   • The Double-Deck Bridge: Separating Traffic
6. 6

   Mastering Water: Hydraulics and Diving

   • The Archimedean Screw: Moving Water Uphill
   • The Diving Suit: Breathing Under the Waves
   • Walking on Water: Buoyant Shoes and Poles
   • The Double-Hull Ship: Surviving a Collision
   • Canal Locks: Moving Boats Between Levels
7. 7

   The First Robots: Automata and Programming

   • The Mechanical Knight: Pulleys as Muscles
   • The Self-Propelled Cart: The First Programmable Car
   • The Mechanical Lion: A Royal Surprise
   • The Programmable Drum: Mechanical Music
8. 8

   Precision and Measurement: Scientific Tools

   • The Odometer: Measuring Distance with Pebbles
   • The Hygrometer: Predicting Rain with Wool
   • The Inclinometer: Checking for Level Ground
   • The Compass: Navigation with Gimbals
9. 9

   The Science of Sight: Optics and Light

   • The Camera Obscura: Drawing with Light
   • Lens Grinding: The Search for Magnification
   • The Projection Box: Early Stage Lighting
10. 10

    The Anatomy of Design: Why It Works

    • Biomimicry: Copying Nature's Blueprints
    • The Power-to-Weight Ratio: The Great Hurdle
    • Friction: The Enemy of the Renaissance
    • The Limits of 15th Century Materials
    • Mirror Writing: Protecting the Ideas
    • The Legacy of the Codex: From Sketch to Reality

10 sections · 43 units · 215 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.