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Sometimes (often!) the simplest solution is the best. I woke this morning with a simple, and it turns out, effective solution to the Belt Clock tensioning issue. A simple pivoting lever arm with a small weight at the end solved the problem.
It was so effective I did the same for the Hour wheel. There I didn't even need a weight, since only a single belt needs to kept under mild tension.
Alignment on all the parts is critical. I experimented with various spacers on the Intermediate wheel until the belts tracked cleanly.
Now for the bigger challenge - making the sensor/impulse coil and pendulum with magnet in the bottom of the bob. I'm borrowing that idea (along with the Walking Escapement) from Clayton Boyer.
The pieces for Belt Clock are slowly coming together. The Escape mechanism works now that I've tried several dozen positions for the parts. The Intermediate wheel is printed, the Minute wheel is on the printer now.
I'm getting more comfortable and faster in #FreeCAD All the wheels are now designed. I still need to develop and design the support structures.
