Video #3, "Rick's Pipe Dream" Magnetic Motor - Generator

In this video, I Introduce some moving stator, or "MOSTAT" methods for achieving rotation. I designed and built my Pipe Dream apparatus specifically for the purpose of testing these methods to determine if enough speed and torque could be developed by the attraction and repulsion forces to mechanically move the stator continuously. The preliminary tests do seem to show that this may in fact be possible, since only a relatively small amount of force is actually required in order to move the stator magnet. If anyone who views this, or any other of my videos, doubts that my device is actually capable of doing exactly what I show, I challenge you to build it and put it to the test. I will even offer a free set of step-by-step directions for duplicating this device to the first 50 people who accept my challenge. It is the best way I can think of to put all doubt to rest. This works, and I intentionally designed it so that anyone could build it. You don't need to be a mechanical wizard, and you don't need access to a machine shop. It is delightfully simple to build and to operate.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Magnetic
• Motor
• Generator

[darklen14]

Hi Rick - haven't watched all your videos but I have a quick question. What happens if you add a powerful magnet at offset positions around the wheel? While one magnet is pulling at a much harder force the other magnet has already went past the critical area that would normally stop the wheel

[TheRickoff]

@darklen14 - It has always been my intention to employ additional stators offset to, rather than synchronized with, the first stator. My purpose in doing so, though, will be to add speed and power to the rotation rather than counter the repulsive braking effect in the critical area. My plan is to entirely avoid the critical area by mechanically moving the stator similarly to the hand-held movements shown in this video, and is the method I am currently working on refining.

[TheRickoff]

My earlier attempts to move the stator by means of a tracking rail were not successful because of the required amount of rotational force that was taken away from the rotor. My new method will only require a small fraction of that force in order to move the stator, so I am feeling confident that things are moving in the right direction.

[veejaytaurus]

Hello Mr. Rick, I am new to your videos and have only watched the first 3 episodes. My question is that is it necessary to have the magnets grouped (10s). Would it make any difference to have the magnets placed continuously all along the wheel? Would that avoid the need to move the stator magnet? Please excuse if this is a silly question.

[TheRickoff]

Hello veejay, that's a good question. The answer is that magnets placed continuously around the rim will not work. I was able to do that and get a full 360 degree rotation back to the starting point, using a Howard Johnson progression, but the movement was slow, weak, and erratic. That's why I use breaks in between groups. I found that grouos of 8 to 10 magnets seem to work best. All useful attraction is within the first 5 of the group. The second 5 do not add nor subtract acceleration.

[crsbt]

great experiment,im very new to all this but have become obssessed with it all,good luck to all involved :-)

[JAKExTHExRAKE]

hahaha, cheers!

[TheRickoff]

Will do. :)

[JAKExTHExRAKE]

No, thank you for giving me the chance!

l would love to see the finished product in the near future! haha! light up a light bulb for me will ya?

[TheRickoff]

That's right, Jake. And that's not easy, but neither is it impossible.  Thanks for your interest in the project.