Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video shows the clock running in its temporary plastic case in November 2020. Notice that there are no weights which was the original design to drive the clock. It is now driven by motor springs and can be displayed at any height and on a solid table top. The case can also be more air-tight since weight lines are now eliminated. The current stand is left over from when a compliment of four weights totaling over 220 lbs. (100kg) would have hung from below, in addition to the weight of the stand at about 120 lbs. for total savings of 340 lbs. (155 kg). Holes will later be drilled in the front case panel to test winding and setting keys. To see the web page this is on and more detail: my-time-machines.net/astro_11-20.htm .
This video shows the clock running in its temporary plastic case in November 2020. Notice that there are no weights which was the original design to drive the clock. It is now driven by motor springs and can be displayed at any height and on a solid table top. The case can also be more air-tight since weight lines are now eliminated. The current stand is left over from when a compliment of four weights totaling over 220 lbs. (100kg) would have hung from below, in addition to the weight of the stand at about 120 lbs. for total savings of 340 lbs. (155 kg). Holes will later be drilled in the front case panel to test winding and setting keys. To see the web page this is on and more detail: my-time-machines.net/astro_11-20.htm .
