Sjack Abeling Gravity Wheel and the Worlds first Weight Power Plant

[broli]

Here is the most simplest model you can make. No collisions, no polygonal shapes. As you can see it just oscillates back and forth. With friction added it will find equilibrium and stop.

[Omnibus]

Here is the proof. What I am saying is correct.

I have mounted the weights on a straight wheel in the correct positions relative to the axle.

If you click run it will turn to the right initially and wobble until it finds its balance as expected.

Hans von Lieven

The example you give is obvious but it differs from the example we're discussing. Constraints are different. Besides, we already know that rigid joints should never be Optimized and the air resistance should always be turned on.

[Omnibus]

Here is the most simplest model you can make. No collisions, no polygonal shapes. As you can see it just oscillates back and forth. With friction added it will find equilibrium and stop.

That isn't the same either. Constraints differ. We already know that constraints such as these don't lead to a working model.

[broli]

That isn't the same eithe. Constraints differ. We already know that constraints such as these don't lead to a working model.

Are you looking for a real working model or how far you can squeeze wm2d to give you a working model?

[Omnibus]

OK, cleaned it up a little, resetting speeds and just two balls so you can see.

Goes CCW, slows down, goes CW, slows down. Then the top ball starts spinning on its own.

Hans is right... However, if you made each arm into a single polygon you may get more accurate results.

I do not know why but as I mentioned way back the shape of the curve of the holders is inverted and should be curved towards the outside of the rim, not the other way around.

Omnibus, what were you seeing that prompted you that this may be it?

What were you seeing?

No, that isn't it either. The common action of all the spheres is needed.