Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This is one the most common escapement mechanisms found due to it's simplicity. Named the recoil anchor escapement because the escapement wheel recoils on each beat due to the force applied to the wheel by the pendulum via the anchor.

The same assembly instructions work for the deadbeat escapement as well. This is similar to the recoil anchor escapement, however it does not recoil on each beat, making it a little more accurate and reliable.

Download the files from here:
jbvcreative.com/products/recoil-anchor-escapement
jbvcreative.com/products/the-deadbeat-escapement

You will need some additional things to put this piece together:
- M4x12 (need 2) | M4x20 Screws (need 2) (I used this set amzn.to/3Cf7dpp)
- M4x8x1 Washers (need 4) (amzn.to/3SApQsQ)
- 624ZZ 13mm OD/4mm ID Bearings (Need 2) (Like these amzn.to/3DtUUpH)
- 1mm Nylon String or Fishing Line (Need 6ft) (I used string from this set amzn.to/3dOHT00)

--Recommended print settings--
PLA Material
0.4mm nozzle
0.2mm layer height
15%-18% infill

Total Print Time: ~19 Hours across 2 builds
Total Material: ~145g