Video #36, "Rick's Pipe Dream" Magnetic Motor-Generator

This video will show a live elapsed time test of the newest rotor magnet layout, in comparison to the results of the previous magnet layout. The XNOTE STOPWATCH software will be triggered on and off automatically, at the beginning and end of the test duration, by a mini lever switch mounted in a stationary position at the outer perimeter of the birch flywheel. In addition, a separate elapsed time will be recorded for each of six magnet group arrangements on the flywheel, by using the Snap function of the XNOTE STOPWATCH software, and triggered by a second mini lever switch. Both switches will be activated at precise intervals by round head brass screws attached to the flywheel edge, which will trip the lever switches as the flywheel rotates. Further, a locking device will be employed to lock the flywheel into a predetermined starting position before this and all subsequent tests, and this will guarantee that all tests from this point forwards will start at precisely the same location. Therefore, all possible variables, including those caused by human error, are removed, and the test results will be very reliable and useful in determining whether any particular rotor magnet layout (or other change) is beneficial or detrimental to prototype operation. Thanks for viewing, and for your continued interest and support. - Rick

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Science & Technology

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• Pipe
• Dream
• Magnetic
• Motor-Generator

[TheRickoff]

@gazzaka Thanks. I like it, and it is already helping to identify weak areas, which is great. That way I know exactly where I need to apply a tweak or two to balance things out. The next test results will prove to be even better.

[gazzaka]

Excellent setup Rick