If you go back to post one, page one, you will see that my hypothetical question is based on a machine that physically shows OB or UB depending upon side of center line parallel to the axis it is weighed from."Ralph, I believe you are missing the important parts of my statements. It doesn't really matter. IF you do find a mechanical means to perform reset, Im confident it won't be due to gravity, leverage and weight position alone, but through some peculiarity of nature."
You speak of mechanical means to perform reset, my design in a sense has no mechanical reset and relies on what you call a "peculiarity of Nature". A simple act of Nature that states; A Newtonian fluid of low viscous properties will seek its own level. The lower the viscosity the faster it will accelerate in its natural course of seeking equalization.
Not unlike the swing of tides as represented here as "Omega" utilized in "Angular frequency" not to be confused with angular momentum. Natures tidal swings or motion are infinite.
In a rotating or orbiting object, there is a relation between distance from the axis, velocity, and the angular frequency of the rotation:\omega = v/r
Now we add to this +\infinity
Using a very low friction (smooth flat surfaced) mass sitting upon a pool of low viscosity oil at the edge of your smooth topped 28" high desk. Push or slide the weight off the desk and let it fall to the floor. Did the potential energy that can be utilized equal that used to set the mass in motion? I think not.BTW, I have done a fair few geometric mathematical analysis, when you assume a perfect movement without loss, then the difference on both torques are very close to 0.
But of course now is the time to address: "yes but now you have to return the mass to the desk top". For a solid mass this is true and an undeniable fact.
But if I approach this problem on a molecular level the mass did not drop, only the potential, which is infinitely replaced. In my hypothetical/half built case it occurs every 13.84615385 (rounded) degrees of rotation. I only run this factor to its 8 digit extent to show that I do know how to gain mathematical conclusions with being educated in it.
Ralph