Antikythera Episode 1 - Greeks, Clocks and Rockets.

Cheers Frank :)

Clickspring

Wow, Chris, the making of your own cutters for gear making is a very good idea I love the way you find a good shop made way to get the job done thanks for your time

Frank Donahue

I'm looking forward to this series vary cool...... but it's going to be hard to beat the clock......... but I'm sure you will

kevin todd

Cheers Jerry :)

Clickspring

hey chris cant wait to see more of your projects, it would be cool to see the final box with one or two glass panels so that it is still enclosed but the mechanism is still visible

Jerry Vella

Terrific to hear that Paul - I really enjoyed putting this one together! I have just started writing the scripts for a sort of satellite series that will go with it too, to carry the extra stuff that is a bit too bulky for the main videos - a bit like the Spare Parts series, but all Antikythera related. More info on that when I get them closer to release.

Clickspring

Great video (as always). I like the slightly different style of this intro video with the clips. The research you have done on both projects is amazing. I remember seeing the BBC do a program on the device a while ago and thinking it would be great to see one being built and to see how it worked. Really looking forward to seeing more.

Paul Busby

Thank you Jason :)

Clickspring

Hey Matt, yes the engineering departure would bother me - I have a really strong desire to get this as authentic as possible, particularly with the engineering detail. Its a good idea tho, thanks for suggesting :)

Clickspring

You are a wonderful friend to have PJ, thank you :)

Clickspring

Truly inspiring start Chris!! Once again your planning and videography is beyond reproach. Taking on these 2 projects in your inexorable style of research, documentation, execution and education brings a value beyond my words I think. Bravo for your fortitude and tenacity to take these next giant steps of your own growth with projects of these magnitudes, share them with us and the world, and so beautifully documented!! ~PJ

PJ

Fantastic start Chris! I wonder if perhaps the wooden case as you presented it but with the subtle addition of some sort of hinge so that the mechanism can be viewed by way of a little hatch or opening. I realise this may be a slight departure from the original design though :-D

Excellent start to a much anticipated series!

Cheers mate, terrific to hear that :)

Clickspring

Ha ha! Yes glass seems the popular choice!! However as you've probably guessed I'm aiming for maximum authenticity, so that rules out modern materials like acrylic and plate glass. I will likely go for the wooden casing of the original artefact + pillars in a hybrid form to open it up. There is good evidence that exactly the same approach may have been used by the original maker - ie pillars used to make construction more convenient, and then removed and replaced with a permanent wooden case. So that feels like the right choice at this stage. Whatever display option I go with, its important to me that it be consistent with the evidence of the recovered wreckage. Spot on with the heat, would be lost without the aircon!!

Clickspring

Incroyable , Fabuleux ....

Roland Guth

Awesome Scott, I bet you get some excellent cold clear nights for viewing in your neck of the woods :)

Clickspring

I was going to say go glass also but it seems you have been well smashed in that regard? Very excited about this series. The best time of year to spend in your workshop too humid to be outside up there this time of year.

Andrew Robb

Awww Chris. Now you have me all excited! :D I cannot wait to share this project when public to my friends up here in the local Astronomy club in Tamworth (the one in NSW... not the UK).

::clap clap clap:: Just brilliant. As many others have said, sooo looking forward to this.

Stephen D Mills

Hey Gregor, I will be keeping the materials as close to the recovered evidence as possible, so will most likely go for a hybrid of pillars and detachable panels, but I appreciate the suggestion :)

Clickspring

Ha ha! Yes it will definitely worth showing the inside of the mechanism, cheers mate :)

Clickspring

Keep the pillars and have glass walls to protect the mechanism from dust, etc.

Gregor Shapiro

Chris, as a woodworker I would normally be all in favor of a wood case, but this is screaming to be seen. Glass seems to be the logical choice. It's your fault, really, for choosing something so cool as the follow up to the clock. Scott

My Growth Rings

Hey Derek, I plan to do so at the end of the build - there is much still to be figured out about the engineering detail. This will be the main focus of the series.

Clickspring

Will you be publishing your design or 3d model? It would be great to follow along with it.

Derek Meisenhelder

Hey Jacob, I will most likely go for a hybrid of pillars and panels, to keep it as authentic as possible, but still allow the viewer to see inside. I want the end result to still be consistent with the recovered evidence

Clickspring

Its a truly incredible device Kyle, its going to be a terrific build :)

Clickspring

Appreciate your encouragement Chris, thank you :)

Clickspring

Absolutely incredible undertaking! The clockwork on under it all looks like it will be as fascinating as the finished product. Perhaps look into a see though housing so that its possible to see the machine at work?

Jacob Johnston

Thanks very much Joe!

Clickspring

I am SO incredibly excited for this one. I desperately want to build one myself at some point, I've been fascinated by it for a very long time.

Kyle Weems

SWEET!

Levi Woodard

Holy crap! I'm so glad that I can help support this -- your work is gorgeous and inspires me to take more care in my own work. I'm *so* excited about these two new builds!! Edit: Also, the video editing has markedly improved recently! It looks great!

I'm glad I can be a part of this. I'm sure you'll make us proud, Chris.

Terrific to have your support and encouragement mate, thank you :)

Clickspring

Cheers Bruce :)

Clickspring

This is absolutely flat out stupid cool and I suspect one of the most generous things that I've ever seen anyone do.

Charles Morrill

Chris, how about a hollow frame you could see inside but would be a box with opening no glass.

Ralph McCoy

Hey Ralph, I'm inclined towards detachable panels rather than employing modern materials like plexiglass, but I appreciate the suggestion :)

Clickspring

Yes that's where my thinking is at the moment - Cheers Peter :)

Clickspring

Cheers Gordon, terrific to have your support mate :)

Clickspring

Thanks Al, very pleased you liked it :)

Clickspring

Cheers Emerson :)

Clickspring

This one has me super excited too Sondre :)

Clickspring

Ha ha! Cheers Dan :)

Clickspring

I can only assume its the tin component, but I'm not really sure. Brass is already crazy expensive in Australia, but bronze is even more so - about 4 x the cost of brass

Clickspring

Cheers Braden :)

Clickspring

Me too Rick!

Clickspring

Cheers Tony :)

Clickspring

Outstanding Chris. I also would like to see the machine in operation. But how about a clear Plexiglas box ? Sorry getting ahead

Ralph McCoy

Wow.

I'd like to place an early vote for an open (or at least optionally open) construction. Please leave the pillars in place and make the wooden box easily removable.

Peter W. Meek

A very professional intro, but I would expect no less from you, Chris. Roll on February... I can't wait!

Gordon Burns

Watching these two projects is going to be fascinating. Nice intro!

Al McKague

Oh man this is incredible. Your models are very well created and animated. I have always been impressed by this. I look forward to this project with massive anticipation.

Emerson Maki

I really can't express how exited I am to see this build. I've been fascinated by the Antikythera mechanism for a long time, but I've not truly appreciated just how complex it really was. The shot at 4:57 really struck home how incredibly complex this thing will be! I'm really stoked about this, Chris, and I'm so glad that you are going to document this build, and even adapt it (with the pillars) to allow full appreciation of its beauty!

Sondre Ninive Andersen

I have been looking forward to this. Now let's get started!

Dan Antonellis

This may be a silly question: why is bronze so expensive?

Ah! Such a tease! Love it, very much looking forward to both these builds.

Fantastic intro video. So excited for this one.

My name is Rick

Outstanding Chris

Looking forward to both series Chris

Bruce Edney

Awesome!

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