This week, I have been working on a mock-up of a 5 gear segment model to test smoothness of operation. The tests showed that the 5 gear segment model does run considerably smoother. “Lumpy” was one way to describe how the original 4 gear segment model operated in the current VECTr video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TmdTTXhhe4.
I plan to continue improving this model as the next phase of development. A new, updated video – with explanations, rather than background music – will be forthcoming.
Stay tuned…
New 5 gear segment model
Close-up of one of the gear segments
VECTr - Variably Expanding Chain Transmission 