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The cars of the big wheel have been painted in a fresh new color.

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The Big Wheel is touring the Dutch Funfairs



The technique behind the "Big Wheel"
 
The wheel has been tested and approved by the German T.U.V.
Several times. The last test was in May 2011 and it is valid till 2014.
As you can see on the drawing is 3 meters outside the base the wheel height 7.70 meters and at 6 meters 12.40 meters high. When the wheelis build up there has to be enough space on both sides of the wheel because the wheel goes outside the base.
 
52 plugs on the axle for the lights for the cars, spokes and ring. In october 2005 all plugs were replaced.
Lights on a turning object get their power through slew rings.
 
Control Panel.
Control room.
 
This computer makes sure all 4 motors run simultaniusly so the ride is as smooth as possible.
4 motors make the wheel go round.