First published at 20:15 UTC on February 16th, 2021.
Here is my replicated Tolchin/Shipov Drive using a brake circuit on the motor to stop it from overshooting the 15 to 30 degree mark of "past center". It does work, and it does have forward propulsion, but the Trolley and framework is much …
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Here is my replicated Tolchin/Shipov Drive using a brake circuit on the motor to stop it from overshooting the 15 to 30 degree mark of "past center". It does work, and it does have forward propulsion, but the Trolley and framework is much too heavy to be propelled by this drive. Using a rubber band as a "tow strap" it will easily "tow" forward, but not backward. I am not taking the time right now to attempt to measure thrust, I am estimating around 4 to 8 oz of forward thrust with approximately 2 oz of reversion. More than adequate for a small "toy" inertial propulsion device (might be a market for that as an erector set kit) but not what I am after for the amount of electrical energy input and personal effort. If anyone wants more information on building one for yourself, feel free to email me [email protected] or message me directly from my website at www.stclairtech.tech and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Consider this project "mothballed" as I am not planning on dismantling it unless I am desperate for parts, although the speed controller will definitely be repurposed. Now... Back to the PIE... Let's "Git 'Er Done" and Thanks For Watching!!!
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