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In lugnet.general, Matthew Bates writes:
> Good idea, I have built a prototype pendulum clock using the RCX that has a
> realistic tick tock sound and swinging pendulum. Instead of weights it uses
> the RCX to give the pendulum a 'kick' every second, this allows it to run
> indefinetly. Now I just need to build a gigantic cabinet for it!
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> It also has a mechanism to allow you to adjust the time by manually turning
> the hands.
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> Matt
You should post a few pictures of your clock mechanism. I would really like
to see how you incorporated the RCX with the pendulum in your design. This
idea seems more practical for a long term running clock then having to wind
up weights every half a day.
John
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