Gyrotourbillon - Jaeger-LeCoutre model

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I just finished working on my latest clockwork design and I'm really proud of how it turned out. It's based on a Jaeger-LeCoutre Gyrotourbillon mechanism that they offer in some of their high-end watches. I tried to create an accurate, scaled-up version of the original mechanism, which is only about 10mm in diameter. I spent hours watching videos of the mechanism to get it just right. The project started four weeks ago and everything has fallen into place nicely. Check out my new Triple Axis Tourbillon design on Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3615577. It's based on a Cabestan watch of the same name. Based on cshake's feedback, I've posted STL files for a larger L2 Counter Weight (L2 Counter Weight 2.stl and L2 Counter Weight Cover 2.stl). According to his analysis, the counter weight should be around 15g, which is much heavier than my old, smaller counter weights that only provided 3g. I've also posted a new "L1Drive Gear 50T 1M 2" STL file with a recess so the gear won't rub against the L2 Frame. I added the forgotten L3 Base Bottom Cover to Thing Files on March 16th. This is a very tight fit, so you'll need to file the edges carefully. Here are some videos of my project: https://youtu.be/cU7_TfCbofo (time lapse) and https://youtu.be/LBLzIHfYsfQ (real-time video). My model is about 175mm in diameter and I power it with a 2 Amp USB power supply. For more information, check out the Gyrotourbillon Build Notes PDF in the files. Enjoy! - McMaven