Working SMOT ramp from Tom Ferko ?

[magnetman12003]

Hi Jason,

What you are talking about is exactly where this idea came from.

I never could think of a way to use it till now.  One C magnetic rail section will be mounted "under" the wheel axle and the other C section will be mounted "above" the wheel axle. 180 degrees apart.  So simple!!!    If it only works.    I already have the 360 pivot axle made and am working on the curved rail sides made out of many stacked round ceramic magnets.   My 5 pound wheel magnets are so powerfull that the neutral spots on the rails will be hardy noticed.  (10 pounds total.)  Figure the torque if those magnets get to moving.   Wow.

Tom 

[Jdo300]

Hi Tom,

This will be an interesting experiment to see. If I get some time, I may even try to simulate it for you. The only thing I'd worry about is the pole spots. The magnets might hang there.

God Bless,
Jason O

[magnetman12003]

Hi Jason,

If you can make a simulation and post it I would greatly appreciate it.  This idea appears like it might work also if in fact the neutral area is neutral.


Tom

[nwman]

Tom,

What where the dimensions of the neo magnets you used? Which rail had them?

Tim

[magnetman12003]

Hi Tim,

My neo magnets were 3/4 inch in diameter and 1.50 inches long.  Standard grade N38.

The neo rail in the movie was the rail closest to the bottom of your monitor as you watch the movie.  You are looking straight down at the setup.  Its the more thinner of the two taped over rails.  The ceramic rails were made from stacked 1 inch diameter ceramic disks. Each disk 1/4 inch thick.

I hope this helps.  You can buy neos rather cheaply on Ebay auction. Thats where I get most of my experimental items.  I got the ceramics there also.

Tom