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SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 8 months agoLikely number 2 would be enough, would double the distance itself. You just need to attach it to the same corner bracket and have a pulley with the weight under it.
anguo@lemmy.ca 8 months ago
Yes. I would need to increase the weight on the pen too, though.
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Smaller counterweight may work as well. Can take or add to either side of the equation.
anguo@lemmy.ca 8 months ago
I feel they’re too light already 😅
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Yeah I think you need to make it lighter?
Using the mechanical advantage for this would be for someone pulling on the rope to be able to lift a weight easier.
Your pen is the one pulling and counterweight is the weight, so you would need more counter weight or lighter weights on the pin. But too light would have its own tensions problems….