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About |
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Java© applet is a software implementation of the Windmill Puzzle, a
mechanical puzzle by Oskar van Deventer, see photos below.
After scrambling the disks, can you get them back to their
original position? |
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The Object |
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Scramble the disks and then try to get them sorted again by
tilting the windmill left or right. |
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How to Play |
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First
scramble the puzzle.
Use Start Scramble to scramble the puzzle.
Use Stop Scramble to stop the scrambling.
Then start solving the puzzle.
Use Turn Left to turn the windmill left.
Use Turn Right to turn the windmill right.
Use Reset to restart the puzzle.
Use # disks drop-list to select a puzzle.
Use Animation speed slider to adjust the speed of the
animation. |
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Photos |
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Click on the photos to
enlarge them |

Photo 1: Mechanism
of Windmill puzzle, front view |
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Photo 2: Mechanism
of Windmill puzzle, back view with spring |
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