=20 > I have some paper works on this topic ......... There was a whole other way of doing things before steppers, servos, computers, or even electric power. I've been looking at mechanisms for a while because some are just so elegant and/or intriguing to the casual observer, like the Geneva drive and its variations. In an age of screens it's nice to see something that actually moves in real life Many are unusual to see, often hidden in machinery. Most are quite easily realisable in wood One of these days I'm going to make the awesomest kinetic sculpture Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .