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  1. Davidz90
    Personally I have never seen hydraulic brakes on a bike Reintroduction of the flex system here would be fantastic. I like the looks of the Lego version much more than the ideas submission. Wheels with tyres are the obvious improvement, and the frame feels way too bulky.
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    Yeah, the offfset makes them less universal, but there will certainly be some niche uses. The wheel as a whole seems like a perfect flywheel for large scale machinery (steam engine models etc.).
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    First videos of 11380 road bike are appearing:
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    I'd agree that it looks bad, wheels seem undersized.
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    Whoa, congratulations!
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    Seems almost identical to earlier set C71004W, but with smaller base? Also, on the bottom left picture, the earth does not seem to keep its rotation axis still. Probably editing error since the mechanism seems to have this feature.
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    Exactly this. Also ,the 64t gear will be a very useful addition for making large gear ratios, especially if it can be matched with 8t at some reasonable spacing. Even with 16t (which meshes with it at a regular spacing), a chain of 1:4 ratios (16:64) may have lower friction than multiple 1:5 (8:40).
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    Apparently the bike has a freewheel mechanism, e.g. one way ratchet inside 24t gear. So many new, useful parts!
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    This one is not mine, but built by Roger Barthares. He agreed for me to share it. Most likely a new world record of efficiency, at 17.3 microwatts. My record from 4 years ago was technically 14.6 microwatts, but it was very unreliable and had no hands at all.
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    I can count 16 teeth on one quarter of the wheel. Also, it seems slightly larger than 60 tooth turntable. 64 is definitely more desirable in terms of adding new gear ratios.
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    Well, I'll certainly have many uses for this in clocks. If I counted properly, it has 64 teeth, making easy 1:8 and 1:4 gear ratios possible. Please make 32t gear next XD
  12. Davidz90
    Wow, that's a big news! Any more info on this bike? I couldn't find anything about it. Edit: ok, found it. 11380 Road Bike
  13. Davidz90
    Yes, this! My dream come true would be Bugatti type 35 or some other 20's-30's race car in the 1:8 supercar scale.
  14. Davidz90
    Thank you!
  15. Davidz90
    I have recycled the best elements of the clock tower into something more manageable in terms of size: The form resembles turret clocks commonly found inside the clock towers. The mechanism will rest at the top. Unlike the previous design, here I have plenty of space to add many extra functions such as chimes.
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    Thank you very much! The fact that You find the book useful is all the payment I need, really :) Knowledge should be free, and my goal is to share the knowledge.
  17. Davidz90
    Anyone else having invisible white text on white background on the Technic subforum? Same for me. Dark theme works, other subforums work.
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    Printed version is available! As promised, now in larger format. Some old chapters have been updated with better layout too, to make pictures bigger and clearer. However, larger format and more pages also means higher price, unfortunately - it doubled from $10 to $20. Initially, I also wanted to make a hardcover version with "premium quality" images, whatever exactly Amazon means by that, but that yielded $40 price tag, which feels unreasonable. Link to Amazon page is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6YQPJ6W
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    Traditionally, Merry Christmas :)
  20. Davidz90
    The second edition of my book is here, with almost double the length! Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u2hjSavIkEeW3qnAZkPk7qt0ar5UKe-d/view?usp=sharing The biggest additions are two new chapters about balance wheel escapements (like in wristwatches) and computer simulations. Physics section got expanded as well. I'm working on a printed version. I'm not fully satisfied with the book size and image quality, hopefully I'll manage to make the second edition slightly larger and nicer without inflating the price too much.
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    I had an opportunity to showcase my clocks at a science festival :) Few lessons learned: -A full-sized grandfather clock sure attracts attention, but kids couldn't really see the mechanical bits at the top -On the other hand, the most ornate parts of the clock tower are near the bottom, where most adults couldn't see them -The new tower is not as rugged as the green clock, it was constantly losing small bits and pieces; transporting it intact was also challenging (it only divides into three large sections) I already have some ideas how to address above issues; new project will start during winter break
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    Congratulations on a fantastic achievement! I'm really happy I could help, and that there are so many enthusiasts of this somewhat niche hobby The accuracy is truly astonishing - under a minute per week is up there with the best of the best. You have already beaten: -best mechanical wristwatches -average "real" grandfather clocks -cheapest quartz watches Fantastic! Next step would be thermal expansion compensation, but that would most likely need non-Lego parts. (however, you might check Kei Abe on youtube, he has built 100% Lego thermal compensation)
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    Very interesting! Great job recreating it. For the real thing, I have some doubts regarding the durability of the ratcheting mechanism in automotive applciations. Nevertheless, this is a really clever solution.
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    A few more photos. The tower is in the same scale as Notre Dame cathedral (approximately 1:300), making it 570 m high. That would be second tallest building in the world and most massive one by far. The lowest level has interior, visible through the main entrance The clock mechanism is on a "balcony" below the face. Two driving weights provide pwoer for about 80 hours on one rewind. General layout is basically two towers connected with bridges, creating a sturdy H-beam like structure. Near the top, there are two knobs for rewinding and setting the time. One can also see one of the two large diameter wheels that support the driving weight. Nylon string unwinds from the central, white spool and goes around these wheels. This way, each driving weight is supported by a single, large diameter wheel, reducing friction.
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    It's done. That was a lot of work.
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