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identernet uploaded a new video
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This is a video of an electromagnetic clock I made. It follows a conventional wooden gear clock with a wind up mechanism which soon became a bind t...
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This is a video of an electromagnetic clock I made. It follows a conventional wooden gear clock with a wind up mechanism which soon became a bind to wind up every other day and required a large drop for the drive weights. This clock is pendulum driven as against a conventional clock which drives the pendulum via an escapement. Rare earth magnets are located in the bottom of the pendulum and are pulsed via an electromagnetic coil located inside the rear part of the clock. The length of the pulses can be varied using the two buttons at the rear. This allows for the pendulum magnitude to match the mechanics of the ratchet and pawl drive. This means I don't have to wind it and can position it anywhere I choose. Responses would be appreciated as I am hoping to sell these clocks complete or as a kit.
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identernet uploaded a new video
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This is a gearbox I designed to convert wave energy into electrical energy. The gearbox does not contain a sprag clutch yet only drives the generat...
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This is a gearbox I designed to convert wave energy into electrical energy. The gearbox does not contain a sprag clutch yet only drives the generator in one direction regardless of input rotation. This ensures that inertial shock to the generator is minimised with erratic wave motion. I have not been able to test the gearbox as I have been unable to gain access to a flume/wave tank. These seem to be the sole property of Universities and big business. The tape is not holding it together, just hiding the internals. The chain drive ensures that length of travel is not a problem, providing the location is deep enough. The gearbox could also convert energy from any bi-rotational input device. This would lend itself to a system like the "Manchester Bobber" but would half the input torque , thereby reducing wear and increasing survivability.
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identernet uploaded a new video
(3 months ago)
This was my first attempt at making a wooden gear clock after visiting a few of the sites on the internet, mainly the site of Clayton Boyer which g...
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This was my first attempt at making a wooden gear clock after visiting a few of the sites on the internet, mainly the site of Clayton Boyer which gave me the real inclination . I wanted to make the clock for commercial reasons so was unable to use the plans availabe on the Clayton Boyer site. Understandable really. The clock is made from laminates because of their stability, although I do intend to radially laminate hardwood for future gears as I think they do look a lot better. The base is made from beech. I intend to replace the dead beat escapement with a grasshopper in the near future, hence the additional height above the existing escapement. Anyhow hope you enjoy it. My film making skills are nothing to write home about though. I am considering offering the clock in kit form so any comments would be constructive.
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