IMO, ferrofluids would upset the delicate balancing of the Gary system.
Also the particles would adhere to the magnets and gum up the works.
Regards, Bill.
At 10:56 6/08/98 -0500, donadams wrote:
>Hi Bill, thanks gor the great info and insight!
>
>> I've played with ferrofluids like the one you outlined. Visually
>> fascinating with a multitude of uses but, IMHO, no good for balancing a
>> Gary mechanism. Best to get a feel for the materials and visualise in your
>> head. You know what they say, the best computing/visualisation device you
>> have is right between your ears. <g>
>
>
>Why would ferrofluids not help with balancing? Would it be to hard to
>see distortions occur?
>
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