Sticky Clock Gear Solution

Adding helical gears to my 3D printed Easy-Build clocks eliminates the "sticky gear" problem.

The clocks can be found at MyMiniFactory:
Large version: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-159691
32-day version: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-156759

The original design allows the escapement to be pinched causing the clock to randomly stop every few days. Two gears were modified with a gentle helical angle to push away from the escapement. Reducing pressure against the escapement gives the clock more energy and reliability.

Thanks go out to Felix for starting a discussion that eventually led to the solution.

A wooden gear version of my stepper motor driven desk clock is introduced at the end of the video. This design may become available in the near future.

Topics:
0:00 Intro
2:23 Problem Description
4:24 Gears in the Clock
5:50 Helical Gears
6:41 Adding New Gears
7:35 Fixed Clock
9:48 Future Developments
10:28 Wooden Desk Clock

Видео Sticky Clock Gear Solution канала Steve Peterson