Posted by Smithy (203.38.223.82) on August 26, 2002 at 16:13:24:
G'day all,
Just a little update on my attempt to construct a mini Costa Wheel, I've managed to manufacture 2 mechanisms so far, 180 degrees apart and slowly
turn the whole unit by hand, with the mechanisms actuated by small levers attached to my work bench, this thing actually turns very "slowly", the only hang-up
I can see is the friction required to actuate the mechanisms at the bottom to lift the small mass approximately 3.5mm, maybe a slightly longer lever or more mechanisms will help??
Two more mechanisms will be finished soon and I will post the results of my possibly fruitless endeavours in the near future.
Smithy.