tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post1811736891179733991..comments2024-03-27T11:55:27.988+00:00Comments on Bessler's Wheel and the Orffyreus Code: A simple mechanism? I don't think so.John Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274781515636883957noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-23730249143588196932009-08-09T12:59:19.726+01:002009-08-09T12:59:19.726+01:00I am using a division of 8 for the current wheel. ...I am using a division of 8 for the current wheel. I have finally been able to find long threaded tubing which will allow me to position the mechanism either close to the wheel or set off from the wheel by 4.5 inches. The length of the threaded tubing is 9 inches. and is supported on both ends. The tubing is used in the fabrication of lamps. I have spent a great deal of time trying to find a solution to the spacing problem as well........here it isGravitteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904100340384577146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-68273523893025969242009-08-08T17:40:45.829+01:002009-08-08T17:40:45.829+01:00So, you never said exactly why it doesn't work...So, you never said exactly why it doesn't work.<br />Try leaving one lever 4 inches (for example) long, and another one 4 x 1.618.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202362020952004171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-87422690598810740402009-08-08T11:52:54.077+01:002009-08-08T11:52:54.077+01:00Hi John
Glad to read that you are still trying to...Hi John<br /><br />Glad to read that you are still trying to finish the build.<br /><br />If the mechanisms were made from wood (perhaps now aluminium as substitute?) that too would probably alter the "free hanging" position of the weight, when the wheel is raised to its working position.<br /><br />I've found that the mass of the levers in a design mech that I have tried, often negates the effect that I was hoping for.<br /><br />I believe Bessler's use of ropes and pulleys is of importance here, in redirecting where a force can act within a wheel, without the mass overhead of the lever spoiling the design.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Mick (Mickegg)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com