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    Michael Waters
    Feb 22

    Electromagnetic Pendulum Clock

    in Show and Tell

    Steve thanks for putting the effort into developing this design. Though I have made several mechanical and electromechanical clocks they have all been conventional metal ones. This is the first 3D clock and indeed almost my first 3D project as I am relatively new to the process. I’m amazed at the efficiency of the pendulum drive unit and was initially sceptical that it would drive such a large movement.

    I decided on the small dial as I liked the look of the arched front top section, it was all printed in PLA on an Ender 3 V2

    Photos attached of the completed clock and an earlier projects.

    Thanks again. Mike




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    Steve
    Feb 22

    Thanks. I really like the second clock with the rotary pendulum. Selecting a clock as the first project on a 3D printer is impressive. You did a great job.


    I also noticed that the arched top support looks a lot better and have been preparing arches for the large size dial to add to the design.


    The driver used in this clock is intended to drive a free-swinging pendulum. Adding a second battery was required to compensate for the energy lost to the ratchet. The remainder of the gear train is geared down, so very little extra energy is needed.


    Steve

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