The Easy Clock Mechanism
by JonnyBGood in Living > LEGO & K'NEX
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The Easy Clock Mechanism
I designed this for demonstrating how a pendulum works in a clock. It's speed can be adjusted by how much weight is on the pendulum. I actually built this to be a timing device but I doesen't last long enough for what I need it for. Anyway I would definitly use it to show off to a science or engineering class the basics of a clocks internal working through mechanical motion. The video above shows how to use it.
Body Step 1
Body Step 2
Body Step 3
Body Part 4
Prettry straight forward just build what you see in the pictures. After this step you are done building the body!
The Gear
Very important part and also an easy assembly. Make sure that the gray connectors are as shown in the picture with the holes faceing up.
The Pendulum Top
Again very important piece. Make sure to put the blue rods on as shown. Broken blue connectors are not required.
Bottom Pendulum
Motor Assembly
Now the wind up motor is important make sure to pay attention to the orientation of the arrow on the top of the engine.
Assembling the Pieces Step 1
Just follow the photos adding the pieces as you go.
Assembling the Pieces Step 2
The top pendulum piece must be put on top of the gear and than the axle can go through it.
Finished
Congradulations! You are done! If you end up using it drop me a comment so I can thank you.