You wrote;
> Perhaps another approach would be to have a specific proposed
> project, lets use the Clem engine as an example. Construct a
> realistic budget and works schedule including the particulars
> of the researchers involved. Present this to interested parties
> and invite them to partake in the realisation of this project
> through an open contribution system based on what they feel
> they can contribute. The contributions target must be met BERORE
> work begins. Is it possible that this form of donation system
> could work?
Yes, shoot for a specific target. Clem is machine work intensive since
it is mechanical and so might not be done cheaply. I met a student who
spent a couple of thousand on a version of it based on the CEACU claim,
not using Clems cone and his version did not work (based on plans he
bought from Creative Science). He showed me pictures of it and said he
only got it up to around 1500 rpm. He said it was 'a bitch' to balance
at that speed.