Posted by grim (206.162.192.40) on May 07, 2003 at 16:57:35:
Hi VITW
I understand the principle on which you are based, I believe. The weights on the flexible springs, once in motion, produce a constantly variable COG in relation to your axle. As Darren stated, there is both
positive and negative torque percentages, and if it turns on its own after starting then the positive torque percentages are greater than the negative.
The big question in my mind is, can it produce enough useful torque to drive more than its own motion? Bessler's versions moved relatively heavy loads besides the wheel movement, for example,
(and John Collins please correct me if I'm wrong) one of his smaller unidirectionals powered his grinding wheel in his shop.
Jan Rutowski(?) a number of posts back produced a self-sustainer but the torque was negigible, even a small load stopped it. We must not forget the goal is to not only produce a device that will move itself,
but one that has enough fortitude to do some real work. Only then will what JB conceived be recreated.
By the way, Darren. You never did answer my one question: Does your model self-start?
Regards to all
grim