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Simple mechanical systems that solve interesting problems are far more elegant in my mind than a computerized version. :)
by epochwolf 17y ago
Simple mechanical systems that solve interesting problems are far more elegant in my mind than a computerized version. :)
- theblackbox 17y agoSome sort of Gyroscope might appeal to both your sensibilities?
- jerf 17y agoCan a gyroscope in this situation prevent tipping, or does it merely slow it down? Honest question. Possibly even just slowing it down a lot would be sufficient since other forces could be brought into play to stabilize the boat.
- mixmax 17y agoI think you guys are putting way too many obstacles in the path. I live on a boat and I just moved a waterheater (~120 kilos) from port to starboard and it didn't make much of a difference on the waterline of the boat.
- theblackbox 17y agoYeah, I thought as much as well. It was said more in jest. I know a guy who put tonnes (3 or 4 I think) of slate tiling in his stern end and it only dropped it down half a foot or so in the water. Narrow boats usually have a flat bottom and weigh a huge amount, so they are pretty resillient... still, gyroscopes are interesting
- Groxx 17y agoGyroscopes can only slow it down (considerably, sometimes), not prevent it. It could definitely make it easier to detect / rectify though, yes.
- lallysingh 17y agoDepends on how many things you'd want to link to a few counterweights. A few rfids on some objects and a couple of readers for positioning could do all the linking work you need.
- gridspy 17y agoFour linked ballast water tanks (Port Aft, Port Front, Starboard Aft, Starboard front) with pumps between them would probably be sufficient and would be much easier to place and maintain than other moving counterweights.
- lallysingh 17y agoYeah, your idea is much cooler than mine.