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Bill:

  Now that runs very well indeed. I think you've earned your experts badge in using the
vector processor. I haven't used it in some time so what you've done here is far in excess
of what even I am capable of in there. That thing seems to run perfectly.

Art

Art

I'm continuing to push the limits of the vector processor's simulation capability.  I'm starting to experiment with combining previously created mechs.

My last posted simulation was of a gravity escapement that I wasn't completely happy with.  I have since redesigned it to correct the flaws in the escapement timing and then tuned the escapement to get a more regular beat.  The attached vcp file is the result of my experiment to combine projects.

I've also changed my procedure to start the escapement portion of the model.  I start the simulation and then gently pull the pendulum left until it nearly touches the fixed arm stop & then release it.

I've combined the improved escapement with my previous motion works model.  I removed the motor from the motion works model and then linked the escapement vanes with the minute hand gear of the motion works.  I scaled the vane motion to the minute hand gear to get slow down the turning of the minute hand.

I've tested the model on a Windows 8 machine & on my dell notebook that runs Win10.

I had the model running for about 1/2hour.  Hopefully it runs well on your machine too.  I run at 100% simulation speed.

Bill