Fascinations Levitron Revolution Platform

[medvitz93]

How strong is it exactly? I thought it would be pretty cool to attach it to the underside of like a thin desk or something so you can't see the platform. Would that be possible or not?

[Starcross42]

@medvitz93 Yes. That is a cool idea. I took a larger one and 'tiled' it. Lost a little height but it looks cool.

[medvitz93]

@Starcross42 Cool. I think I'll get one as soon as I get some money lol.

[valken666]

now we need to transfer energy through air. And program the parts to rotate and change shape. Voilá, Programmable matter.

[hurbt1980]

he didn't move the machine, the room tilted 90 degrees.

[aaron4820]

about 10 people on amazon says this doesn't work, are they stupid or is the product trickier than it looks?

[Starcross42]

@aaron4820 It does take a while to find the 'sweet spot'. My first try was about 30 minutes... But it got easier and it is WELL worth it. Both hands under it and slowly lift it into the sweet spot. Nice...

[applefan236]

is it usb or does it plug into the wall

[Starcross42]

@applefan236 Plugs into the wall. I don't think USB has the power for this.

[Starcross42]

Yes.

[Nintendoboy888]

@Starcross42 hi there,sweet levitron could you tell me the price of that?

[Starcross42]

@Nintendoboy888 Google the item "Fascinations Levitron Revolution" for the latest price. My first one was $100 and I got a second one when the price dropped to $75. Don't know... well, hold on...$84.95 on ebay and several other places. There are different models but the one you want is this one... trust me.

[Nintendoboy888]

@Starcross42 thanksfor the info!

[poptartfuntop]

can you put your phone on it?

[TidmanJ]

you sound like mark crilley :)

[Starcross42]

@TidmanJ Yes, I got that earlier in the comments. But, as I suspect that I am much older... He sounds like me!

[MrYuliferius]

soy de argentina como puedo adquirir uno de estos y el precio como lo recibo en argentina y adicional tendría que pagar agregado a su valor gracias

[Starcross42]

@MrYuliferius Google el tema y ver si está disponible en Argentina

[Starcross42]

@MrYuliferius Google el tema y ver si está disponible en Argentina

[Starcross42]

@MrYuliferius Google the item and see if it is available in Argentina. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[MrYuliferius]

quiero uno donde lo compro

[daanliel]

Unusual gem.

[rykerh228]

0:49 that's what she said

[SirCrushington]

i hope someday they make a humongous one and put a huge magnet inside of me....then i can float

[cepedayeltri2010]

...Dear santa....

[artwel123]

is there anything like this where the object can levitate but without spinning?, the spin is cool but if its still it could also be useful

[Starcross42]

@artwel123 Actually, the spin is the result of the object not being perfectly balanced on the magnet.

[Jowish1000]

thumbs up if vat19 brought you here?



[serveurperso]

it use 3 hall sensor for X Y Z translation. Permanent magnet for lifting power. A basic proportional derivative to drive two H bridge and push pull electromagnet wired in X. partial demagnetization may occur on the base ferrite magnet by the high power neodymium.

[Pentagon1337]

l'm gonna buy it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Annoyingthing321]

Look up Mark Crilley on youtube ( he makes drawing tuts ) this guy sounds exactly the same

[Starcross42]

@Annoyingthing321 That is funny. I hope I sound that good.

[Kokazoo22]

cant u put anything that is magnetic on it?

[quantumcherrypopper]

Who the fuck disliked this????? What a fucking ASSHOLE!!!!

[Starcross42]

@quantumcherrypopper Be nice. But in theory, I agree. This thing is sweet!

[toiletsheriff14]

@quantumcherrypopper christians

[LaurentFischerIS]

When I make my billions obviously very soon I'm gonna make my bed with this type of levitating technology.

[Starcross42]

@LaurentFischerIS If you watch the movie "Arthur" (2011) Starring Russell Brand, you will see your bed.

[caubethach]

@Starcross42 i though Arthur said he had a magnamite bed :-?

[Starcross42]

The platform itself is a strong magnet. Yes it will change the field pattern if you put magnets on it, but it will just take a bit more to get it to the 'sweet spot'. Perhaps I will try it with my 'Buckyballs'. Now that I think about it, the platform magnet would probably have a pretty strong effect on the pattern you create.

[YoyoBandalore]

I build a lot of figures with Zen Magnets / Buckyballs (5mm magnetic spheres). Just curious if the circular platform will levitate an object that is magnetic or does it cause problems. I thought it would be interesting to levitate some of my smaller magnetic sculptures for some cool photo shots.

[totocolomb]

hey man! i was just wondering if you could use it without the plug, like a regular levitron, or do you have to plug it in everytime(which would mean it's not just magnetic, unfortunately, but also eletrical...), and if you do need electricity, does it have a battery so that you can unplug it?

thanks for your answer in advance

[Starcross42]

@totocolomb Needs electricity. It's a dynamic system so that it both repells AND attracts depending on need. Battery might work but I don't know the current draw.

[nna7yk]

With this vertical tilted object (using a rotor and propellers) and some improved electronics (for stabilizing the top properly) the Producer even could create a NOISELESS standing fan/PC cooler or flex , angle grinder, etc. I know that there need to be more develompment to achieve this idea, but what's your opinion could it be created?

[Starcross42]

@nna7yk Cost and power would be the limits. It could be done but you would not want either a fan blade or a grinder blade 'bearking free' at speed. Possible but not really practical. Good thinking however.

[nna7yk]

@Starcross42 I dont think the user's protection is such a serious problem in this case that can not be solved easily (for example developers could integrate a strong shield (or grid) into the device to prevent an accident, etc... ) but I think if the force-transmission couldn't require any physical connection then there would be some important area where the abrasions can be prevented or stopped forever, so I belive that not only for noisless solutions could this method be useful but ...

[nna7yk]

I belive that not only for noisless solutions could this method be useful but I can imagine a special machine in which there is no components with direct connections... Okay It's maybe the future and it sounds unrealistic (and not really practical) but who knows what tomorrow will bring

[Eurostar710]

It's not really anti-gravity if you want to be technical about it, but it is still freaking sweet! I love this thing! I really want one, I have some pretty cool souvenirs I have picked up from my travels in Europe that would be amazing to display on this platform. Love it. Nice video by the way!

[Geeoorrgeee]

I read a comment about putting electronics on the platform such as a phone/ipod, and see that this could disrupt/ effect the device, but is there anything you could balance on the platform which you could then put the device on top of (for example, a small piece of wood). This might be a stupid question, but is there any material that would stop the magnetic force from being (absorbed?) into the device?

[Starcross42]

@Geeoorrgeee Magnetism works with distance so a piece of wood would not block the field, but the added distance would reduce the effect. This device will hold a couple of hundred grams so you could put a plastic cup and then your electronics and they would very likely be unaffected. I don't see the attraction of having an ipod or something on top of this.

[recon13531353]

Please help. I'm wondering if you can put electronics such as an iPod or phone on the levitron as I'm guessing it uses some magnetic field to levitate the object. I wouldn't want to mess up my iPod so I'm wondering if anyone knows. Thxs

[Starcross42]

@recon13531353 Yes, it does use an electromagnetic field as well as the platform itself is a very strong permenant magnet. So if you are worried I would suggest levetating something else.

[Fellj1801]

From Vat19.com

[Dillon1108]

this shall be my new drink holder

[popster01]

You can clearly see that this was done with mirrors.

[Yargbarg123]

Wow thats crazy Dr. Altman. Wish I was still taking your class. Loved it.

[glaucoaster]

Yes awesome , very interesting thank for post .

[SpaDeFPS]

Awesome~

[000how]

so cool bro, but how u doit? or where u buy it?

[Starcross42]

@000how I bought mine at 1 World Globes and Maps. $100

[000how]

@Starcross42 So thanks man

[10xproduction]

Gravity =/= Magnetism

[Starcross42]

@10xproduction Well, Gravity and magnetism are not equal, but, in this case, they cancel each other out...

[zzizi]

ok so ...how does that work?.... nice

[itsabomberscope]

Very cool! I think youtube is on the blink. Im subscribed to your channel, but it shows your latest vid as 3 months old!

[salsburyp]

And is power consumption constant, or does it increase with the weight applied?

[Starcross42]

@salsburyp increases.



[salsburyp]

Wow! That's cool! :-) How much power does it consume? D

[Starcross42]

@salsburyp Not a lot. 9V adapter came with it..

[Torbox1]

its not anti gravity its magnetism for it to be anti gravity it would have to turn off gravity around an object

[Starcross42]

But then it would just float out into space!

[OrangeL89]

Does THIS hold drinks? If so, where do I get it?

[Sebris]

o.o! what's it called, where to get it and how much is it?

[DamiPL]

nice