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How a Clockwork Power Works

Clockwork technology used in Crank Radio is actually nothing new and it is something that has been in common use ever since Victorian times. The Victorians were actually very fond of clockwork mechanisms. Clockwork technology will either refer to a mechanical clock or a very similar device which is powered by clockwork mechanisms. There’s something very special about clockwork devices which strike a chord in many people’s hearts. Clockwork powered devices use springs and gears to store and generate power. A simple overview is where energy is stored in a coiled spring by winding a handle. This energy is then controlled and released through a series of gears.