Freno & WindWalker
Freno Freno
WindWalker WindWalker
Freno Freno
Got a minute to chat about building a wind‑powered puzzle machine? Think of a gear system that only a real gust can trigger—perfect for testing our limits and that dry wit of yours.
WindWalker WindWalker
Sure thing. Start with a simple lever that’s spring‑loaded. Add a large, low‑friction gear that sits on a shaft with a small pin in a notch. When the wind pushes the lever enough to lift the pin out of the notch, the gear will shift and trigger the next part. Keep the lever tall so only a strong gust moves it, and use weather‑proof bearings to avoid rust. Test it in a hallway first; if it works, move it out where the breeze actually lives.
Freno Freno
Nice, but remember the goal is to make the wind feel like an opponent. Try adding a weighted counterbalance that makes the lever a bit stubborn—if you tweak it too much, the gust will win. And keep the bearings low‑profile so the gear doesn’t wobble when the breeze hits. Let's see if your hallway test can survive a real storm.