Joint Physics Sandbox

An interactive 3D physics demonstration of mechanical joints — visitors apply force, change parameters, and watch realistic responses. Hands-on physics in the browser.

● Live demo · 2024 · Needle Engine / Three.js / Rapier
Interactive 3D joint physics simulation sandbox for STEM education and engineering training
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An interactive 3D physics demonstration of mechanical joints. Visitors apply force, change parameters, and watch realistic responses — hands-on physics in the browser without lab equipment or simulation software licenses.

Why physics-as-sandbox works in education:

  • Students develop intuition through experimentation, not just formulas
  • Same demo runs on every device a school owns — Chromebooks included
  • Faculty can build curricula around it without IT installation projects

Who benefits: STEM curriculum publishers, university physics and engineering departments, after-school STEM programs, professional engineering training, museum science exhibits.

Physics formulas describe the world. Physics simulators let students play with it. The second is what creates engineers.

Want something like this for your team?

I join product and engineering teams for 4–12 weeks to ship interactive 3D experiences end-to-end. Independent contractor — no agency overhead.