“A zoetrope is one of several pre-film animation devices that produce the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or photographs showing progressive phases of that motion. The name zoetrope was composed from the Greek root words ζωή zoe, "life" and τρόπος tropos, "turning".” – Wikipedia.
In this video it is shown how the Zoetrope works.
The Zoetrope consists of a cylinder with vertical cuts down the side. On the inside of the cylinder is a series of images set to play in sequence when put in motion.
How the Zoetrope works – The device works when it is spun around, this causes an optical illusion making it seem like the pictures are moving in sequence.
Advantages – It can be fairly easy to construct the Zoetrope and you can switch out the cartoon strips inside to provide variety within.
Disadvantages – It has many moving parts that could break or go wrong. A fair amount of artistic ability is involved.
The Zoetrope was first invented in 1834 by William George Horner as a Daedalum and later renamed in the 1860’s by American toy maker William F. Lincoln as the Zoetrope.
Here is a video of how to build a Zoetrope.
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