Gear & Penetrator
Penetrator
Gear, I've been plotting a quiet, battery‑free propulsion unit for quick infiltration—want to help refine the mechanics?
Gear
Absolutely, let’s dive into the mechanics. First thing’s first—how are you planning to get the thrust without a battery? Are you thinking of a reactionless drive, a magnetic levitation system, or maybe a cleverly balanced counter‑weight that cancels out the noise? Tell me what you’ve sketched out so far, and we’ll fine‑tune the quiet side.
Penetrator
The plan’s simple: a tiny flywheel packed into the backframe holds the kinetic charge. When we need a burst, a magnetic clutch releases a quick spin into the body’s pivot, shifting the center of mass forward. No battery, just the wheel’s stored momentum. It’s silent, almost non‑lethal, and because the wheel’s spin decays naturally, we’re not drawing power from the environment. We’ll fine‑tune the mass distribution and clutch timing for the smoothest slide. Ready to tweak the wheel’s inertia?
Gear
Nice setup—keep the wheel’s mass concentrated as close to the axle as possible to boost inertia without adding bulk. Add a few small counterweights on the opposite side; when the clutch snaps, the torque spike is smoother. Also, use a low‑friction bearing system—maybe a thin film of silicone grease—to let the wheel spin a little longer. That way, the decay is gradual, and you can time the next burst precisely. Want to run a quick simulation on the torque curve?