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Simpler pendulum circuit (Patreon)

Published:

2023-08-02 02:24:35

Imported:

2023-08

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This circuit is out of a clock with a simple manual start magnetically driven pendulum.

The same circuitry can be used for many different kinetic ornaments that can potentially run for a very long time on a single battery, or almost forever with a solar charge circuit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psHVTiIoAWA

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Classic simple clock pendulum circuit

Since I recently looked at a fairly complex two transistor self starting solar pendulum circuit, I thought I'd also take a look at a classic simple pendulum circuit as found in many ornamental clocks. This circuit uses a single transistor, but requires a centre tapped coil for the pulse and sensing functions. I went through a spell where I built a lot of magnetic pendulum circuits. It's very gratifying to create a lot of continuous and very visual motion with virtually no current draw. Ideal as a silent battery powered ornament that runs 24/7. If you enjoy these videos you can help support the channel with a dollar for coffee, cookies and random gadgets for disassembly at:- https://www.bigclive.com/coffee.htm This also keeps the channel independent of YouTube's algorithm quirks, allowing it to be a bit more dangerous and naughty. #ElectronicsCreators