Escape Wheel and Pallet 3D Design | Homebrew Horology #2 | 3D Printed Clock & Watch Development

What makes a watch tick? In this episode, I'll be explaining how I designed the escapement of my watch movement in Fusion 360. In addition, I go over some additional info about the gear train in a watch, including the moments of inertia of the wheels and integer ratios.
Thanks to Jack from Reddit for the amazing advice and knowledge. Follow his Instagram / jack.m.elam
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About Homebrew Horology:
I've always been passionate about the intricate mechanics and design of mechanical watches and clocks, so I decided, why not try to design one from scratch myself? I'm hoping to use rudimentary materials and tools (mainly due to lack of machining equipment at my house) and my 3D printer to accomplish this. I'm trying to go for as authentic an experience as possible- meaning that I will make everything myself, without the aid of anyone else- to maximize how much I'll learn along the way.
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About me:
I'm a first-year Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering student at Princeton University! I've been making things ever since I was young. I loved (and still do) using my hands to create intricate and detailed origami models, Lego contraptions- and this passion progressed as I learned about electronics and how to solder, computer-aided manufacturing and design, and machining. My fascination with mechanics and flight has led me to build and customize multiple racing drones with 3D printed parts. Most of my experience using these tools is from my own personal projects and experimentation over the years, and a motto I fully stand behind is "learn by doing". My goal with this channel is to grow as a content creator and as a maker and to share the projects I make with the world.
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[@m1geo]

I like the phrase "increasingly smaller" 😀

[@JulianMakes]

nice to see your face! And I’m a cuber too! (I saw your cube on your desk), now to watch the rest of the video!

[@DarkMatterLP1]

you should make a vid on how you actually design the escape wheel and pallet fork (like first sketch to component)

[@PiltdownMachine]

Valuable information. Well explained. Thanks for sharing. I guess getting the slopes right on the contacting surfaces are important to give the pendulum a little push in order to keep it oscillating? It must be a really tiny force?

[@ethanollina.k.a9149]

I've been trying to design my own tourbillon recently, but it just doesn't seams to work,may i ask what kind of escapement your design is based on? Is it based on graham(deadbeat) escapement?

[@maquinadotempo3400]

Hello ! have the possibility for you to share this project on the thingiverse? Congratulations on the project.

[@multipleperceptive1224]

Hey man! I want to learn watchmaking as well... Can you please tell what computer software you're using to design these parts?

[@kyleikuma5790]

I use Autodesk Fusion 360!

[@disappointment4060]

can you please make the files accessible? i would greately appreciate it.

[@Hazdazos]

I'd recommend you don't limit yourself to just 100% 3D printed parts. If you can, use pins/dowels, shoulder screws and just regular screws whenever it is appropriate. 3D printing is great and all, but when it comes to shafts (especially small DIA ones), you are way better off with some metal purchases parts - less friction, stronger and way more precise. Good luck.

[@kyleikuma5790]

Thanks. I have some brass shafts I was hoping to use in my project because yes- I agree that having everything 3D printed is much less accurate.

[@stevesclocks]

I strongly agree with this recommendation. I use 1/16" (1.6mm) music wire for arbors in my 3D printed pendulum clock. Friction is reduced considerably with a huge increase in reliability. Run time was increased to 8 days per wind. Most other fully 3D printed designs on the internet have runtimes limited to just a few hours. All of the metal arbors are hidden so the clock still looks to be fully 3D printed.

[@coinmint8138]

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