another small breakthrough on our NERD technology.

[PhiChaser]

I agree wholeheartedly that the biggest gap in Maxwell's equations are the equal sign with the negative (exact opposite) numbers(etc..) missing from the other side. And I DID read your paper, even the part about the melting metal in the clay pot over the fire!!
I would even love to duplicate your work but I don't have 6 batteries, a function generator, a scope, or a fluke meter. Or the money for MOSFETS since it sounds like they are expensive (like the rest of that stuff isn't!).
I did notice that you said lead acid battery in one part and nickel something battery somewhere else in there? Sorry, I've read too much today. Keep experimenting and take lots of notes and don't be discouraged by ANYTHING you get out of these forums Rosemary!
Hmmm.. Maybe having four resistors to match (balance?) the four MOSFETs might have something to do with your results?

Kindest regards as well!
PC

[poynt99]

P2 AND P4 WITH THE USE OF ONLY ONE BATTERY.

Not sure what you mean. You had only one battery powering the circuit?

But having said that I need to add the caveat that we do NOT use that circuit you've drawn.  IT'S SIMPLY WRONG.

That kind of comment does not move this argument forward, does it? What is wrong exactly?

[Rosemary Ainslie]

Not sure what you mean. You had only one battery powering the circuit?

Poynty.  If I had the time or the interest I'd be able to refer you to as least 4 times in the past 24 hours  that I've told you this.  In fact we have NEVER powered the circuit with one battery.  For some reason we need 2 - on our element resistor - to generate that oscillation.  BUT WE HAVE used JUST 1 BATTERY on other circuits.  AND WE GET PRECISELY THE SAME WAVEFORM WITH PRECISELY THE SAME VOLTAGE SWING ACROSS THE BATTERY AND WITH NO MORE THAN 18 inches or thereby of CIRCUIT WIRING.  That oscillation is most certainly NOT dependent on the length of wire that is used connecting the batteries in series or even connecting the batteries to the circuit apparatus.

That kind of comment does not move this argument forward, does it? What is wrong exactly?

What is wrong with that circuit schematic is that the arrangements of the transistors is not our own arrangement.  I only mention this lest in the distant future you then state that I had ENDORSED that schematic. 

Kindest regards
Rosie

[poynt99]

Poynty.  If I had the time or the interest I'd be able to refer you to as least 4 times in the past 24 hours  that I've told you this.  In fact we have NEVER powered the circuit with one battery.  For some reason we need 2 - on our element resistor - to generate that oscillation.  BUT WE HAVE used JUST 1 BATTERY on other circuits.  AND WE GET PRECISELY THE SAME WAVEFORM WITH PRECISELY THE SAME VOLTAGE SWING ACROSS THE BATTERY AND WITH NO MORE THAN 18 inches or thereby of CIRCUIT WIRING.  That oscillation is most certainly NOT dependent on the length of wire that is used connecting the batteries in series or even connecting the batteries to the circuit apparatus.

What is wrong with that circuit schematic is that the arrangements of the transistors is not our own arrangement.  I only mention this lest in the distant future you then state that I had ENDORSED that schematic. 

What arrangement of the MOSFETs are you referring to? I've NOT SHOWN ANY arrangement...ON PURPOSE! It's not required. It's called a "block diagram" FYI, and that is why it is labeled "Q1-Q5". You don't think I know the circuit? Do you really think it is necessary to show the MOSFET arrangement in order to further this part of the discussion?

This is why it is near impossible to have a meaningful discussion with you, because you take everything said and either misunderstand it, misinterpret it, or read into it something that is of your own imagination.

And on the battery measurement, sorry, I just don't buy it. Until I see what you've actually done, I can't be assured you did it correctly.

I don't think this discussion will end in any agreement or conclusions, so until and if I ever build this thing, only then will I be able to convince you of your measurement errors. And even then, I'm quite certain you won't accept my argument.

Until then, I bid you adieu. Life is too short for this, and I've got plenty of productive projects on the go that require my deserved attention.

[Rosemary Ainslie]

I've deleted this post because it was a self indulgent tirade with little relevance to the issue.

Apologies to all - including Poynty.

I'll continue on another post.

Kindest regards,
Rosemary