How do I make a crank like object?

good day everyone,

So Im trying to make a hand crank like object that, depending on the crank hand angle, affects the frame played on another object . The problem is I cant make it work right.

I made the crank into two parts, a hand and a circle beneath it. Then I used the physics behavior to make a revolute joint on the circle that connects with the hand. (world gravity is set to 0)

Whenever a touch is registered on handle I apply a force on an image point on the end of the handle. This kinda works and the handle rotates.

I don't like this solution however because it removes the handle from under the players mouse/finger. I want it to go as fast or as slow as whoever controls the handle. And I need to know when a full rotation has been completed to disable it temporarily.

Sorry if this is to complicated to warrant a free solution, but any pointers will be appreciated.

I'm not sure I fully understand what are you trying to make, but I have this example, which might be useful:

howtoconstructdemos.com/customizable-rotating-knob-controls-capx

I guess I was thinking about this in a literal sense lol. This works great!

Though I'm not sure how exactly.

quick question: can I make it only turn clockwise? and how would I add a sound effect to it?

can I make it only turn clockwise? and how would I add a sound effect to it?

You can disable event #5 in my example ("Else") to only turn clockwise.

And play a sound, say every 0.1s while the sprite is rotating.

I swear I tried disabling that event yesterday and it didn't work. Must have been my tired brain. Anyways, thanks. Your help is much appreciated.