> Given the centuries of effort that've gone into constant-rate
>
> escapements,  variable-rate escapements may not be too.
>
> difficult ?      "8)

Thinking about this some more, there could be a flywheel driving the
generator. The weight would pulse the flywheel (giving it a push) if the
flywheel speed fell below a certain point. Ideally the generator would
draw zero power from the flywheel when there's no electrical load. With no
electrical load, the weight would pulse the flywheel now and then to
maintain speed making up for various losses. With an electrical load, it
would just pulse the flywheel more often. It's a mechanical buck
converter.

Harold

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