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But the arm mass is part of the calculation not just the mass on the end. Though certainly the force generated by the same mass towards the point of pivot is less than that towards the end of the arm. So if I had a 1kg or 2kg arm the hammer point is only that, the point through which all force is dissipated/exerted. Perhaps I need a really heavy arm, or am I wrong?
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Yes the arm will add energy but adding to the head will add more for the weight cost. Also increasinf the arm length increases power
Think of a disc. The more mass to the edge (higher MoI) more of the energy is applied to the target. Same idea with axes just less time to build up energy. I got a calculator on my pc I show you later the difference.Comment
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I understand and agree the greater the mass and further from the pivot the greater the impact.
Found a nice animated gif here:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File...a_examples.gif
I want it to be able to fight, but I'm willing to compromise for a bit of style over performance.
First I'll get the motor control sorted then investigate if my idea is viable. Really appreciate your input. If you have a link to a calculator id appreciate it. I know one was posted here before but I can't find it now.
FYI The reason I was looking at spur gears is the bad experience I had with chains on the drive for Alligrator. Always jumping off.Last edited by Deathly Hallows; 6 September 2018, 17:27.Comment
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Hello world! I'm back. Been a busy time at work and it's not going together any easier but I'm persevering with the project. Why does it always seem that I'm trying to work on a project when it's below zero outside?
Acquired a welder at Lidl and seems to do the job
Also bought the gears I need
I want to rig a test setup for a weapon test. Get a handle on how I'll operate it and see what kind of power it has.
I can attach extra mass near the end of I think it's needed.Comment
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