So? We are talking about a fantastical device aren't we? An ellipse can be drawn with two central points and piece of string. If you can do that, surely some futuristic steam punk scientist could create the intricate gearing to make it work.Originally Posted by Darken
ah, but the problem with the elliptical orbits is that the hands would have to somehow change size
Don't limit yourself or your imagination.
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Don't forget the Double Slider Trammel Ellipse Tracing Linkage (gotta love that name!)So? We are talking about a fantastical device aren't we? An ellipse can be drawn with two central points and piece of string. If you can do that, surely some futuristic steam punk scientist could create the intricate gearing to make it work.
Don't limit yourself or your imagination.
...or any of these wacky linkages...
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well blimey... put me in my place why dontchya
Only because I see a lot of potential in your entry, and I believe it could be a contender.
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Could be? This thing is great. Reminds me of that old show where the main characters traveled through time with some antique watch looking thingie.Only because I see a lot of potential in your entry, and I believe it could be a contender.
You're talking about Voyagers! That was a fun show from my youth.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083500/
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This idea is awesome. I hope you are able to complete it. Honestly I think if you desaturate the colors just a bit in your last version you would have a great inter-stellar traveler's device. That is pretty bad ass.
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