Technique experiment: gear-hoop-gear

Trying new things can be challenging and they don't always seem to have worked out immediately. I tried a new Wild Gears technique that I'm not quite sure what to call. It uses a stationary center gear, and then a hoop placed around the gear, and then a moving gear inside the hoop.
It gave an odd organic result that has a little more space for variation and finesse that I was hoping for. But it is still and interesting little technique that makes designs unlike anything I've ever made before. Perhaps someone else will find inspiration from this experiment.

[@franceswatts4001]

Looks tricky!

[@tootalldan5702]

It would be neat to have a 3d printer hold the pen and move the gears. It would prove the accuracy of the printer and hopefully show the non-digitized drawing.

[@WildGearsCreations]

What you're looking for is a plotter; also a very cool device.

[@tootalldan5702]

@@WildGearsCreations Yes, plotter with a pen to drive the wheels as an interesting display of a mechanism. This may require a plotter with a flexible holder "pressing" in the direction. I was looking for a smooth line but I think the plotter may show ripples as it moves the gears. Just a thought.

[@Spirographicart]

Well, this is interesting. Must try. So how to make a consistent, uniform "drop" at the sawtooth point....

[@WildGearsCreations]

Let me know if you figure that out! I'm planning on experimenting with embracing the uncontrollable organic aspect of the design to see if I can find something fun in there.

[@haroldfisher1302]

Very interesting!