Uploaded June 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Watch a side-by-side comparison of two LEGO-based verge escapements using identical escape wheels and pallet forks but distinct regulators.
On the left: the verge and foliot, an early inertial oscillator prone to erratic timing due to its lack of a restoring force.
On the right: the verge and pendulum, which introduces a natural oscillation frequency for improved stability. This setup features a modified deadbeat escapement for efficient energy transfer and reduced recoil.
The shift from foliot to pendulum—driven by innovations from Huygens and Hooke—marked a turning point in horology, enabling modern harmonic oscillators.
Notice the contrast: the foliot fluctuates unpredictably, while the pendulum maintains consistent rhythm, illustrating key principles of oscillator damping and timing precision.
View a series of verge mechanisms:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCbYhDNjOviH38uCdbc6uum38vKZjXGyE
#legoEscapement #ClockEscapement #MechanicalOscillator #LegoClockMechanism
#SimpleHarmonicMotion
Watch a side-by-side comparison of two LEGO-based verge escapements using identical escape wheels and pallet forks but distinct regulators.
On the left: the verge and foliot, an early inertial oscillator prone to erratic timing due to its lack of a restoring force.
On the right: the verge and pendulum, which introduces a natural oscillation frequency for improved stability. This setup features a modified deadbeat escapement for efficient energy transfer and reduced recoil.
The shift from foliot to pendulum—driven by innovations from Huygens and Hooke—marked a turning point in horology, enabling modern harmonic oscillators.
Notice the contrast: the foliot fluctuates unpredictably, while the pendulum maintains consistent rhythm, illustrating key principles of oscillator damping and timing precision.
View a series of verge mechanisms:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCbYhDNjOviH38uCdbc6uum38vKZjXGyE
#legoEscapement #ClockEscapement #MechanicalOscillator #LegoClockMechanism
#SimpleHarmonicMotion
