Clock (all plastic, with balance wheel)

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This is a fully functional 3D printable clock, meticulously crafted within Tinkercad's digital realm. Every component is made of plastic, eliminating the need for metal pins, fasteners or adhesive bonding agents. With some tinkering and fine-tuning, I've achieved accuracy to mere seconds in an hour, however, a basic understanding of clocks is required to operate it smoothly (requiring minimal sanding where anchor pallets meet the escapement wheel). The plastic mainspring can be printed using PLA, yet more robust plastics will yield better results. A metal mainspring will undoubtedly last significantly longer, as plastic loses its elasticity quite rapidly. I deliberately opted for a completely plastic design to grasp the underlying mechanics and identify crucial design elements essential for optimal efficiency. With metal components, minor variations are often tolerable. Unfortunately, I'm currently short on time and unable to share construction details at present. I will make every effort to provide them in due course.