Spinning Button On A String

[Turtle]

what key is it in?

 

Do you know?

It is in all keys. You really must stop procrastinating & build one. Why should I pass its answers on when you can ask yourself?:eek_big: I am known for misinterpretations after all.:hyper:

[Queso]

Grrrrr,

you're right.

I'm moving,

again,

so whenever I'm settled,

again,

I really

really AM GOING TO.

 

I never said I was

until now,

so thanks for the motivation

slow-poke :eek_big:

[Turtle]

Grrrrr,

you're right.

I'm moving,

again,...

Take that growl & gnaw one right out of a branch forest-boy style if you have to. Take your time, but keep moving.

:eek_big:

[Queso]

thank you,

:hyper:

 

You should see my brazillian hammock ! :eek_big:

[Queso]

Haha,

I DID SAY I WAS GOING TO DO IT

how silly, I forgot.

[Turtle]

Strangely, kata spelled backward is atak... hmmm... Coincidence? :)

 

Stranger still is that katabatak begins & ends with kata...hmmmm...coincidence? :)

 

Given the rich variety of experimentation only suggested, I think the most interesting experiment(s) involve building a machine that works a spinning disk. Anyone up for a contest? Only depending on the prize perhaps? Thoughts? Suggestions? Challenges?:cup: :cup:

[Turtle]

Given the rich variety of experimentation only suggested, I think the most interesting experiment(s) involve building a machine that works a spinning disk. Anyone up for a contest? Only depending on the prize perhaps? Thoughts? Suggestions? Challenges?:D :hyper:

 

___I have started construction of a spinning-disk-on-a-string machine and consequently taking a sabbatical from posting in order to focus on that work. I will of course have photographs of the project when I return; video if I make a workable machine.

___A thanks to Alxian & Craig for their comments on such a device earlier in this thread, & to BigDog for his encouragement.

___I plan to follow the general design I earlier drew & posted in post #36. :doh:

[Turtle]

___I have started construction of a spinning-disk-on-a-string machine. I will of course have photographs of the project, video if I make a workable machine.

:)

 

 

;) :coin:

[TheBigDog]

So, how do you put it into action?

[Turtle]

So, how do you put it into action?

___I don't yet exactly know.:doh: I am engineering it as I go. :hihi: I first decided to use my regular everyday disk; then I used those measurements as a guide for constructing the 'test bed' as I last posted it. I welcome any comments, insights, or specific design drawings & descriptions. :) :)

___I am considering the pivoted arm arrangement, with a pivoted arm on each end. A single arm on one end, and the disk will move forward & back in relation to the center of the bed which is undesirable as I plan to use a fixed microphone in conjunction with the machine.:eek2: ;) :lol: :coin:

 

Draft detail of machine pivot-arm:

[Turtle]

Today I plan to build supports for the horizontal actuating arms as I drew them on the diagram in the previous post. Looking over the draft drawing however I see the cam won't work as I drew it because the pivoting arm gives a reversal of direction. In other words, my pull you would be a push me.:eek: :shocked:

[TheBigDog]

Shhh!!!! Everyone be very quiet. I have gotten a photograph from inside Turtle's shell...

 

 

Which one is Turtle!?!?! :) I think he is the one in the lab coat. I see the new machine up on the landing behind his assistant. What is with the military guy?

 

Bill

[Turtle]

Shhh!!!! Everyone be very quiet. I have gotten a photograph from inside Turtle's shell...

 

 

Which one is Turtle!?!?! :eek2: I think he is the one in the lab coat. I see the new machine up on the landing behind his assistant. What is with the military guy?

 

Bill

 

Muahahahaha!!!! :) I have sworn an oath to not discuss the presence or absence of the military guy(s) and/or gal(s) in this phtograph or project, or any of my other discourses; mums the word.

I have settled on a support design now for the horizontal actuating arm. The arm is made of 1/16" thick, 3/4"x3/4" aluminium angle stock. In order to make the cuts in the 5/8" plywood supports, I have to make a jig for the table saw and the glue is drying on that now. Lot o' waitin' for glue to dry in this business.:hihi: Photos to follow once the supports are cut, assembled, and attached to the test bed.:ud:

 

 

:)

[Turtle]

I have settled on a support design now for the horizontal actuating arm. The arm is made of 1/16" thick, 3/4"x3/4" aluminium angle stock. ... Photos to follow once the supports are cut, assembled, and attached to the test bed.:eek2:

 

 

:)

 

 

 

And so it goes. :)

[Turtle]

Or "and slow it goes"! :shrug: :shrug: :D I am working only indirectly on the machine. I have spent the better part of a week searching the house for some felt sheets I need to line the horizontal actuating arm guides pictured above. All to no avail!! I may break down this weekend & go to a market & buy another piece of felt if I don't find it in the house by tomorrow. Once it is installed, it's on to constructing the pivots for the sliding-pivot pivot arm.:)

[InfiniteNow]

How much felt is needed? Can usually get a big square for 99¢ at the local art/crafts/hobby shop. I'd go with ultra suede myself, but I guess felt will do. :cup:

[Turtle]

How much felt is needed? Can usually get a big square for 99¢ at the local art/crafts/hobby shop. I'd go with ultra suede myself, but I guess felt will do. :eek_big:

 

Mornin' Now! Mornin' KAC! Mornin' et al!:cup:

Uhmmm....I just need about 4 square inches.:naughty: :naughty:

A regular felt aficionado you are Now.:) The purpose of the fabric is to fill the gap a bit around the aluminium arm and make it snug in the guide. I want the fabric to reduce noise, minimize friction, and seal air gaps.

Once the machine is operational I intend to put a sound cover over the spinning disk, much like a guitar body. Part of my planning for the motors, & other drive mechanisms under the deck is to muffle their sound & minimize vibration.

Kaffee bitte? :hyper: :eek_big: