How do I calculate the impact of salt buildup on my pulley?

You can use the `estimate_environmental_degradation` tool. Provide the initial friction force and the salt accumulation level to find the additional friction force caused by salt buildup.

Can I check if my kite will respond to a steering command?

Yes, use `simulate_steering_response` by providing the applied control force and the total friction force to see if movement is possible and estimate latency.

What bearing types are supported?

The system supports ball, bush, and ceramic bearings. You can use `get_bearing_properties` to retrieve the specific friction coefficient for each type.

Kite Bridle Pulley Friction Engine MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculates pulley friction, efficiency loss, and steering delay for kite bridle systems.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides precise mechanical calculations for kite bridle steering performance. It allows AI agents to determine how pulley friction affects control by calculating friction force, efficiency loss, and steering delay. Users can use calculate_friction_impact to analyze specific pulley setups, estimate_environmental_degradation to account for salt accumulation and mechanical wear, and simulate_steering_response to predict if a steering command will succeed against current resistance. It also provides access to specific bearing data via get_bearing_properties.

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Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ooi3jQKX4ITGEADu1XZ1am0paqN2MFi9LaiZqGK6/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http kite-bridle-pulley-friction-engine https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ooi3jQKX4ITGEADu1XZ1am0paqN2MFi9LaiZqGK6/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kite-bridle-pulley-friction-engine": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ooi3jQKX4ITGEADu1XZ1am0paqN2MFi9LaiZqGK6/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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