My latest iteration of a proof of principle of Johann Bessler’s perpetual motion machine is nearing completion. It has taken far longer to get to this point than I thought it would. I dreamed the solution some time last year, but working out how to bring it to a reality has been a tougher task than it seemed.
Until it’s completed and tested, I cannot say that it is the right design, with absolute certainty, but I’m more sure than I have ever been because the dream showed me the solution with a clarity I’ve never had before.
There have been numerous trials and errors where the mechanisms didn’t function exactly as I designed, or there were glitches in its smooth motion which caused it to stop. I fear that even though I expect to finish it soon, it might not run as smoothly as Bessler’s did, stopping and starting as the mechanisms catches, interferes or hinders the action. But by then I will know if it will work. If it was built by an accomplished engineer or mechanic and I explained the configuration, then I think it would be best - but I’m determined to get to the finish line if I can! Then others can build a proper working model.
There are five mechanism, each paired with another and their actions work together, as one falls it lifts the preceding one. I know this idea will be dismissed as unworkable and yet it shouldn’t be, Bessler described it and if you believe his wheel worked, why would you dismiss it?
I have completed the five mechanisms so far and they seem to be operating as designed. I have to fit ten (yes ten!) pulleys and their cords and then it’s done. It sounds complicated and more complex than it is. Once seen in action it is simple to understand.
Even if the model fails, I am firmly convinced that I have the correct configuration. My workmanship is severely limited by my age, arthritis etc, poor selection of tools!
So I’m planning to do a simple video explaining how it works, to post after I’ve tested my pop wheel. I know people will say I should make a simulation of the wheel, but at my age I’m too old to attempt it. But hopefully others will be willing to do I.
One more thing. Every day I come across hundreds of comments saying that every possible variation of mechanical arrangement has been tried, described, failed and dismissed. They say there are no more variations available. This is not true!
There is at least one more method which works, I will share all the information asap!
In the mean time here’s a pic of my so-called workshop.
There’s actually more but it’s all old stuff!
JC
You saw "the" design in a dream?! That surely guarantees it will work! A few nights ago I dreamed I won a lottery jackpot worth tens of millions of dollars! I've been buying dozens of tickets per drawing since then so I can get my win as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I'm making up a long list of all the things I want to buy when I finally win. I'm expecting that win within the month!
ReplyDeleteYou wrote "Then others can build a proper working model."
To heck with building a "proper working model". Just give us one clear diagram (better yet a photo) and someone will sim it for you within a few days. I'm curious to see how it's different from that five weight design that was linked to a few blogs ago. That design was deemed unworkable so if yours is the same then it's probably just another "dead duck" non runner regardless of how "firmly convinced" you are that it is not. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you.
John Collins said "One more thing. Every day I come across hundreds of comments saying that every possible variation of mechanical arrangement has been tried, described, failed and dismissed. They say there are no more variations available. This is not true!"
ReplyDeletePhysics is Math. Physics and Math Is Geometry. The correct Geometrical relationships of an arrangements parts (clued by hidden "Sacred Geometry") has thus far not been hit upon in the design and planning process to show the potential for the all important torque bias or sustained overbalance required for a self moving wheel. When it is found then it will be the game-changer mechanical arrangement or variation not yet tried but there to be deduced.