@identernet The link in the description doesn't seem to work anymore, unfortunally. Could you possibly update it? I'd be very interested in buying such a clock!
I have had some trouble with the control system on these clocks and I also wanted to make them battery operated. I have been testing a battery system which works well and also gives a long period of operation. I am hoping to offer these as kits soon. My website is wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk. At the moment I have suspended all sales to perfect this system but if you check my website at regular intervals I should be able to offer it soon.
@identernet Thanks for the answer, I'll check the website regularly. I'm also quite interested in the electromagnetic drive system - How do you time it and how big is your magnet?
@MrKaddan The magnet passing over the coil generates a small voltage. The circuit senses this and immediately sends a pulse to the coil via a transistorised switch. The overall timing of the clock is controlled by the pendulum (Period = 2*PI root L/g). The magnet is a 10mm diameter Neodymium.
@identernet The link in the description doesn't seem to work anymore, unfortunally. Could you possibly update it? I'd be very interested in buying such a clock!
MrKaddan 5 months ago
@MrKaddan
Hi
I have had some trouble with the control system on these clocks and I also wanted to make them battery operated. I have been testing a battery system which works well and also gives a long period of operation. I am hoping to offer these as kits soon. My website is wooden-gear-clocks.co.uk. At the moment I have suspended all sales to perfect this system but if you check my website at regular intervals I should be able to offer it soon.
identernet 5 months ago
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MrKaddan 5 months ago
@identernet Thanks for the answer, I'll check the website regularly. I'm also quite interested in the electromagnetic drive system - How do you time it and how big is your magnet?
MrKaddan 5 months ago
@MrKaddan The magnet passing over the coil generates a small voltage. The circuit senses this and immediately sends a pulse to the coil via a transistorised switch. The overall timing of the clock is controlled by the pendulum (Period = 2*PI root L/g). The magnet is a 10mm diameter Neodymium.
identernet 5 months ago
Lovely clock. I could watch the escapement all day.
adrianiredale 10 months ago
Cool. I want one. (btw, I'm the 666th viewer O_O )
greedlusthate 1 year ago