Christian Huygens 3D printed clock

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I made and built this clock that you can see here: https://youtu.be/XgAM-uwSMA Find the build video here: https://youtu.be/jhgWEC3bLCI Tuning video:  https://youtu.be/TT0yUgxwWnI   The original design that can be found here: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924030707909&view=2up&seq=22 It is an invention by Christian Huygens, made in 1656 He is the first to use mathematical formulae to describe the laws of physics of the clock and its pendulum Learn more about him on wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChristiaanHuygens hardware list:   8 x M6 x 150 mm rods 12 x M6 acorn nuts 14 x m6 nuts 3 x M6 x 16 (back frame, pendulum string) 2 x M6 x 20 (face) 2 x M6 x 65 (rewind frame) 6 x M4 acorn nuts 18 x M4 nuts 10 x M4 x 20 screws (anchor pallets, main pulley, rewind pulley) 3 x M4 x 30 screws (escape wheel) 4 x m4 x 10 screws (second face) 4 x M4 x 12 screws (face) 2 x M4 x 8 screws (face)   Shafts: 3/16 or 5 mm rods   1 x 125 mm (main) 1 x110 mm (pendulum) 2 x 100 (second and middle) 1 x 90 mm (escape wheel) 1 x 60 mm (rewind pulley) 2 x 55 mm (rewind) 1 x 35 mm (hour gear) 4 x 22 mm (weight pulleys) 1x 20 mm (pendulum)   Bushings: 3/16 compression sleeves (plumbing supply) or 5/7 mm brass tubing   Plywood at back 2 pieces 1/4 or 6 mm x 300 mm x 220 mm   misc: parachute cord weights: main 3.5 kg, secondary : 850 g or more as needed dry lube may help    

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jacprint
I am a maker, I build things. I have done a lot of analog 3D printing, with a welder! Now I am going digital...and building mechanical clocks.

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