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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    Hello Ramussons, Thank you for your reply, and my apologies for the very late reply. I didn't get notification of your post... but it's very interesting! Unfortunately, the technical info in the 'compound pendulum' attachment is beyond my limited understanding... I have experimented with the...
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    Hopefully these photos will load today, showing the pendulum mechanism higher on the back of the clock (not in the center, as I had before) allowing the pendulum rod to be longer, without appearing too long under the clock. So thank you for those suggestions!
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    I know what you mean, Bob, but I have experimented by slowing down a video... it looks unusual, but it's eye-catching, and in keeping with my product: http://www.nowclock.com
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    Thank you all very much for your input and suggestions. Unfortunately I cannot use a mechanical pendulum mechanism... I think I'm stuck with these cheap Chinese mechanisms as I have committed - paid the deposit - to having the clock frames manufactured, and the manufacturer intends to use these...
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    The magnet was for weight, sorry I should've made that clear.
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    Changing the laws of physics... yes, I could give you even more enjoyment taking on that challenge! :) Re. the "why"... yes, visual effect. Here's my website: www.nowclock.com I created this quirky little product a couple of years ago, even got a design patent on the clock face, and I sell them...
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    Thank you very much for your replies. My apologies for not explaining myself better. Here are some more photos: (there is nothing but plastic under the small cover at the top of the pendulum mechanism. Just the pivot point). I hear you, Duke, re. the longer pendulum, but that's not an option...
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    Many thanks for the replies. Yes, a pendulum rod and bob hangs from the plastic hook (as per the attached photo). When I attach a pendulum of standard weight and length (one that is purchased specifically for this pendulum mechanism), it swings at around 60 swings per minute. The pendulum...
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    Can a clock pendulum be slowed down by adding a resistor to the PSB?

    I'm looking for advice, please. I’m a manufacturer, not an engineer, and not very technically minded, sorry! I manufacture and sell wall clocks that have a swinging pendulum. The pendulum mechanisms are made overseas and designed for the pendulum to swing approximately 60 times per minute. I...
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