The curvimeter is a less popular measuring instrument. But these instruments can provide a fun science experience. Looks old-fashioned but in real life, this tool really comes in handy. In this article we will discuss the UGears stem lab curvimeter wooden, a high-quality, sophisticated curvimeter powered by AR technology.
A tool now largely supplanted by GPS devices and electronic tracks, it is an instrument of the past. Yet this is a tool that provides clear guarantees of operation to the hiker. It is ideal for having a clear and precise measurement.
You can’t see it everywhere, it looks like it came out of an antique shop … probably someone, like me, inherited it from my grandparents without even knowing what it was for …
It is the “curvimeter”, an instrument of our grandparents, elegant and precise like a Swiss brand watch. The curvimeter allows you to measure the length of a route directly on a geographical map.
How is the Curvimeter used?
It is a device that allows distance measurements to be made directly on the plane. When the distance that is measured is in a straight line, the measurement is quite accurate, although this can also be done with the scale of a compass. Generally, we will use the curvimeter to measure real distances, for example what we will travel on a road or a free route through the mountains. In this measurement we will lose accuracy since the maps, no matter how accurate they are, will never be a true reflection of each bend in the road that we are going to follow.
The curvimeter is a precision instrument equipped with an external wheel that, when scrolled on the map, transfers its movement to an internal mechanism that moves a single hand. The turning hand indicates the corresponding kilometers (or fraction of kilometers) in the real world. The measurement is quite accurate and above all allows you to take into account the curves of a path (especially in trekking and hiking where the paths can be made up of numerous detours and curves). Also ideal for other types of sports and recreational activities: motorbike, cycling, mountain bike rallies or simply in all tourist activities.
Physically it is a rather small and very light instrument that works without batteries and provides the guarantee of operation at all temperatures. To the touch it gives a feeling of being built in a very solid and resistant way.
An instrument with a charm of yesteryear, a curiosity for a few and sophisticated connoisseurs to rediscover that contact with the materiality of the geographical map.
There are several types of curvimeters on the market, one of the most famous being the UGears stem lab curvimeter wooden. It is fully assembled, includes a measuring wheel, a hand, and a watch face. The way to operate is to place the tool at the start of the line and move it along the line. As the wheel turns, the hands also move, around the face (comparable to a clock). There are markings on the faces and they all represent distances.
Thus, knowing the actual distance is the same as doing a simple multiplication (within the scope of the map scale) to the measured line length. This tool can also enhance your learning experience with the so called AR assist. The AR application developed by UGears includes a QR code and many other information such as formulas used, practical tasks, working principles, etc.
UGears stem lab curvimeter wooden is easy for users to use regardless of age and the operation is quite fun, applying science practice in an interesting way. This product comes with a detailed assembly manual so that users can assemble it themselves without the help of others. The laser pre-cut parts are made of high quality wood, all pre-set with such precision that no additional tools or even glue are required.
Here are some details about this tool:
Dimensions: 8.1 × 7.4 × 2.5 in
Assembly size: 4.3 “x3.9” x1.9 “
Estimated assembly time: 1-3 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
Number of sections: 109
Tools and materials: High quality plywood and the assembly process doesn’t require any glue or tools.
Recommended age: 14+
