Same, running a xiaomi mi 6 since early 2018 with LineageOS and it’s still perfect for me. Sure, new phones have better cameras and screen but the difference is not that noticeable. I’m using a google camera app so that improves the pictures significantly so that compensates for my needs
Check out Ladybird tho, from serenity os project (it also works in Linux). It’s developed by an open source community, and some companies are sponsoring it’s development. It’s not at a usable point, but it’s development has been impressive. If more money is donated by other companies it could be an alternative, maybe
Thank you, can’t remember the last time I got out of bed laughing my ass off
Gears would have to be really well made, otherwise it won’t roll well and you would lose speed. I think a better chance would be to use two cylinders and the rope as the belt between them.