Project Information
Cepheid is a wooden kinetic sculpture named after pulsating stars. Its curvy, ray-like forms slice and meld into each other as they spin and rock in a seemingly random motion. As Cepheid is set into motion by its spring and magnetic escapement mechanism, it creates a unique visual display of dancing shapes and mesmerizing patterns.
The sculpture is spring powered and uses a magnetic ratcheting escapement, which allow the it to get a "kick" from the spring at any orientation. On a full wind, this piece will run for about 1.5 hours.
A video of Cepheid in motion can be seen here:
Detailed woodworking plans to make your own are available on my website: www.derekhugger.com
The sculpture is spring powered and uses a magnetic ratcheting escapement, which allow the it to get a "kick" from the spring at any orientation. On a full wind, this piece will run for about 1.5 hours.
A video of Cepheid in motion can be seen here:
Detailed woodworking plans to make your own are available on my website: www.derekhugger.com
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