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17 September 2014
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When two wheels are attached to an axle the movement is smooth and even.
When two cams are used instead of wheels, the movement of the axle is jumpy and uneven.
By setting two cams at different angles on an axle, different types of movement can be created.
Cams with different shapes will cause different types of movement.
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