The pendulum has a high Quality Q and a high mass. Compared to it's kinetic energy the friction by the pallets is negligible. However, it is this frictional loss that has to compensated for by the pushes of the escapement. This applies to all clocks.
I was wondering why the friction caused by the escape wheels pushing down on the pendulum doesn't stop it dead in its tracks? Especially when the pendulum swings at such small amplitude, meaning gravity has a small pull on it.
I'm new at making clocks and greatly impressed by your escapements, I love how they are so insightful and therefore easy to comprehend, though this one remains puzzling in many ways for me. I'd love to hear from you!
of your lego escapements i have seen, this one might be my favourite. But then again, i have a soft spot for long, low amplitude pendulums. Plus, if built with "real" stuff, it could be a little bit of a mysterium movement :P
Just built my own lego clock and posted the video. There is still a lot of work to do on it, optimizing. Should have searched in here before i made it.
Anyway great job. I'm still waiting for you to make the grasshopper escapement.
I have recently subscribe to your channel and I just saw all your videos! Your LEGO clocks look so simple and at the some time so elegant ...I'm really amazed.
The pendulum has a high Quality Q and a high mass. Compared to it's kinetic energy the friction by the pallets is negligible. However, it is this frictional loss that has to compensated for by the pushes of the escapement. This applies to all clocks.
BenVanDeWaal 5 months ago
Hello Ben,
I was wondering why the friction caused by the escape wheels pushing down on the pendulum doesn't stop it dead in its tracks? Especially when the pendulum swings at such small amplitude, meaning gravity has a small pull on it.
I'm new at making clocks and greatly impressed by your escapements, I love how they are so insightful and therefore easy to comprehend, though this one remains puzzling in many ways for me. I'd love to hear from you!
Suncahe 5 months ago
of your lego escapements i have seen, this one might be my favourite. But then again, i have a soft spot for long, low amplitude pendulums. Plus, if built with "real" stuff, it could be a little bit of a mysterium movement :P
lolcat23 1 year ago
brilliant
getthejpeg 1 year ago
Just built my own lego clock and posted the video. There is still a lot of work to do on it, optimizing. Should have searched in here before i made it.
Anyway great job. I'm still waiting for you to make the grasshopper escapement.
luovahulluus 2 years ago
Very nice; thanks for taking the time to put these up here.
PATSICK 3 years ago
Is there any chance that we might be able to see the gear train and the clutch? i'm curious about what it looks like.
geofry40 3 years ago
Please, send your e-mail address, so I can send some photographs.
Ben.
BenVanDeWaal 3 years ago
thats cool. i'm just wondering how the pendulum keeps moving with that little pressure on it?
knexrule100 3 years ago
The long arm. See my message.
BenVanDeWaal 3 years ago
I have recently subscribe to your channel and I just saw all your videos! Your LEGO clocks look so simple and at the some time so elegant ...I'm really amazed.
Have a nice day from Athens, Greece.
NeXTSTORMING 3 years ago 2