Mechanisms — rotating mass

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Horizontal Centrifugal Governor diagram
Horizontal Centrifugal Governor: Rotating-Mass Force Calculator | FIRGELLI
Explore the Bourdon horizontal governor and calculate prescribed spindle speed and radial force per rotating mass. Spring equilibrium and engine regulation are outside the model.
Bohnenberger's Machine diagram
Bohnenberger's Machine: How the 3-Ring Gimbal Gyroscope Demonstrates Precession
Explore Bohnenberger’s spherical rotor and connected gimbals. Compare solid-sphere inertia, angular momentum and ideal slow precession from a perpendicular torque.