In a message dated 2008/04/03, charles.r.patton@........ writes:

> The only other trick is to put enough weight on the base 
> so that the center-of-mass is within the triangle formed by the fixed 
> point and two screws (or use a long, triangular shaped base where all 
> the parts are within the triangle. 

Hi Charles,
       
       This is not usually done. The base is always flexible to some extent 
and having an offset centre of mass / anisotropic flexure may not be exactly 
helpful. 

       Regards,

       Chris Chapman   
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ssage dated 2008/04/03, charles.r.patton@........ writes:



The only other trick is to put=20=
enough weight on the base 

so that the center-of-mass is within the triangle formed by the fixed 

point and two screws (or use a long, triangular shaped base where all 

the parts are within the triangle. 




Hi Charles,

       

       This is not usually done. The base is a=
lways flexible to some extent and having an offset centre of mass / anisotro=
pic flexure may not be exactly helpful. 



       Regards,



       Chris Chapman