”HIQ-TOKEI" CLOCK

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The clock, known as "HIQ-TOKEI" in Japanese, boasts a simple yet ingenious structure. It is composed of various mechanical parts made from steel and precision-cut axes. Here's an overview of the necessary components: - A 3mm-diameter steel axis with a length of 110mm serves as the vertical axis; there are four required for proper function. - Similarly, three minute-hand axes of equal diameter (3mm) and different lengths (105mm each) take center stage. - Additional metal components include upper rods measuring 40mm in length, which come in pairs; their lower counterparts match this measurement but have a different orientation, also requiring two units apiece. - A single 1.5mm-diameter crown gear axis boasts a remarkable 58mm in length and plays an essential role in controlling movement. - Thin, hollow tubes serve multiple functions. One of these, for instance, provides a critical spacer between two sets of gears (D:4mm,L:15mm); its precise measurements make all the difference. - For escapement purposes, extremely fine threads – whether silk or cotton sewing materials – prove invaluable in allowing mechanical energy to escape in perfect timing. - Lastly, nuts much like those made from M2 metal add the final touches by helping control weight distribution across this intricate mechanism. Weight of Escapement: The critical task of achieving precise timekeeping relies heavily on fine adjustments. Regulating both thread length and overall system mass so that Gear 66 rotates one full cycle within sixty seconds allows us to unlock optimal timing capabilities – Ver 1.5 introduces new features enhancing these qualities significantly. Fixing Common Issues (2019/05/27): After feedback from others, a clear error regarding gear train ratios has been discovered. Upon close inspection and reassessment of available designs, an inconsistency was identified in long-hand and short-hand movement patterns; surprisingly, initial plans contained an intrinsic mistake related to minute and hour hand functionality. The proper functioning of the entire device depends greatly on adjusting these elements according to accurate information so adjustments were made by reconfiguring two gear units referred as Gear60B and 72B respectively – only minor updates were required because they involve replacing faulty components without significantly modifying pre-existing parts.