Art
Attached is a .vcp file that models a Denison double 3-arm gravity escapemen
t. I know you had published a gravitic escapemen
t mech file but I knew that a true gravity escapemen
t does not use a spring between the arms.
My first attempt at a gravity escapemen
t was based on an animated gif of such a movement that can be seen at:
http://theconversation.com/the-remarkable-accuracy-of-the-trinity-college-clock-and-what-makes-it-tick-57195My first attempt sort of worked just had an irregular beat. I was definitel
y over confident at that point. In trying to refine the first attempt resulted in a total disaster.
..quite a humbling experienc
e.
After numerous hours of trial, error and lessons learned, I came to a better understan
ding of the vector processor
.
I now better understan
d group collision control and other settings available to chains and groups of chains.
I hope the attached file works properly. To run the model, start it and then pull the pendulum to the left sufficien
tly to release the vane holding the left arm. I'm not really sure how long the pendulum will swing. Initial trials only ran for about 10 seconds.
I do plan to revise the design in the future.
Bill Michael