>In the next couple days I will be releasing a description for my magnetic >secondaryr capstan idea. Thank you Ric for being so generous with your interesting concept. I'm excited about learning more and thank you for inviting open development contributions. I think the exploration of harnessing polarity in the instrument is as valid and pioneering an undertaking as those who centuries ago considered the differences between various woods, shapes, and all other materials at their disposal. Magnetic fields as grain, etc... seems a natural step. Sadly and truly though, I know nothing about magnets. But I expect (although this assumption may be incorrect) that the material would be subject to its own form of wear and tear by way of magnetic ennui or the like. For this reason, please permit me to suggest that ease of this virtual capstan's removal for routine maintenance as dictated by this medium might be a valid consideration in its initial design. At the back of my mind I suspect having many magnets gathered across a single plane in such proximity might be troublesome in that they may drain one another, etc... I could be very wrong and someone might alert me if I am. As I say, I've absolutely no idea about magnets and all I know about them is they pin the many overdue bills to my fridge door at home in Canberra. Cheers and every success and I look forward to learning more. Simon Bedak, Sydney, Aust.
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