Pancake

The Pancake Flipper is a mechanically controlled system where a pan is suspended vertically within an aluminum frame and manipulated using a motor-driven pulley system. Instead of rotating a full 180, the setup carefully controls the pan’s tilt and motion through tensioned strings and stepper motors, allowing the pancake to flip using gravity and precise angular acceleration. By tuning the rotation angle 𝜃 and angular velocity 𝜔, we ensure the pancake follows a controlled trajectory and lands smoothly back onto the pan’s surface without slipping or falling. The project focuses on motion control, balance, and mechanical stability, turning a simple flip into a study of rotational dynamics and coordinated motor control.