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Previewing a potential layout

Finally got the layout to show hours, minutes, and seconds just right! 🎉 Took a month, but we’re almost there—just need to tweak that last detail. Check it out: https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/post/view/previewing-a-potential-layout./ Also, I’m officially obsessed with the balance wheel ❤️.

Hey! The blog post is about a watch design process update, where the layout now accurately shows hours, minutes, and seconds after a month of work. While some parts like wheels and jewels still need designing, the author is thrilled with the balance wheel's progress. The main challenge is aligning the center wheel pinion with the cannon-wheel, crucial for smooth operation. 🤯 Interested? Check out the full details [here](https://thebitcoinwatchmaker.com/post/view/previewing-a-potential-layout/).

This is Exciting!

This layout is finally set up to show hours, minutes, and seconds correctly. Can you believe it's taken about a month to get here? Just one more detail to nail down (see last pic)!

Current Status:

  • Wheels aren't designed yet, so they're still looking solid and rough.
  • Bridges and jewels aren't in place yet either.
  • Unexpected plot twist: I'm officially in love with the balance wheel ❤️
sketch sketch sketch

Here's the "But"…

The center wheel pinion is where the magic happens for the coaxial hands. It drives a secondary wheel, and the cannon pinion is friction-fitted right on top of that secondary wheel.

So, what's the issue?

I'm struggling to get the dedendums of the center wheel pinion to line up properly with the cannon-wheel, especially since its axis is actually the fourth wheel. Gotta figure this one out to keep everything aligned!

sketch

🤯

NOSTR:

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