No Moving Parts Debate

Discussions question claims of 'no moving parts' in mechanical designs, proposing alternatives like motors, steppers, servos, chains, slip rings, and counterweights for rotation and motion control.

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AnimalMuppet Jul 1, 2022 View on HN

That might be pushing the boundaries of "no moving parts".

throwaway4good Dec 2, 2021 View on HN

This calls for a motorized solution!

chris_va May 6, 2016 View on HN

Random question, why not 1 blade and a counterweight?

mgarfias Nov 17, 2024 View on HN

I dont trust that it’s a pure mechanical system

Florin_Andrei Jan 17, 2015 View on HN

No rotary encoders on those things?

LandR Mar 31, 2022 View on HN

Less moving parts to wear out ?

exabrial Nov 26, 2020 View on HN

Stepper motors and an active feedback loop most likely.

justinclift Oct 22, 2025 View on HN

Wouldn't a slip ring help here?

zerr Mar 2, 2024 View on HN

How does he convert a variable speed hand motion to a constant speed rolling? Some spring mechanism?

gaudat Sep 6, 2022 View on HN

Next step: Add a tiny motor inside the key switch for force feedback