mechanical maglev magnetic levitation aluminium tubes university project

[wolfekeeper]

You could try moving the pipes apart a bit; I think they're too close together; electrodynamic levitation can be stable, but I think Earnshaw is getting you anyway at the moment!

[WorldScott]

Use small diameter magnets. I suspect with smaller magnets there will be increased stability. It looks like the magnetic field is bleeding over the edge of the rotors and introducing too much repulsion.

[deezynar]

vedy intelestinc.

[Madkite]

So if a train traveled along an aluminium track fast enough with permanent magnets under it that were powerful enough it would levitate!

[howdoyoueatyours123]

@Madkite yep, its the principle behind Inductrack maglev trains

[wbeaty]

Reversible motor, try both directions!

[howdoyoueatyours123]

@wbeaty i have! seems to work better the way shown in video, although very unstable as likes to be flung away from between the tubes, hence the popsicle stick cradle!