Design of Wave generator mechanism

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Attached is a drawing of my Proposed mechanism.

Am I right to say the period of the waves could be determined by changing the length of the Rod?

Any comments on the design?
 
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  • Schematic of a wave generator: a cam on a fixed drive shaft pushes a rod connected to a hinged flap that pivots in water next to a sloping beach, with labels for the cam, rod, flap, water and beach.
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Nice drawing. The length of the rod should alter only the lateral position of the 'flapper'. To change the period, you need to address the speed of the motor, the diameter of the cam, or both.