Gyro-Magnetic Generator

[wattsup]

@Nebularnemesis

Is there any way you can make a better drawing with a close up of the wheel mechanism you have in mind, or show the motion of the wheel, or both. Maybe use a ruler. lol

[konduct]

I like the idea!  May I ask what the significance is of 22.5 degrees?  Has that been found to be a good angle for force on the axle?  I may try and draw up something a little later.

[Nebularnemesis]

Ok, for this project I only have the actual design with a few experiments to ensure that the device can actually move.   But, there is still alot to do with this, before I believe a proto-type can even be built.   We need to create a few formulas.   So I'll just state some facts that would be a good starting point.

The steeper the wheel, the stronger the magnetic force has to be in order for it to push the little wheel up the slope.   I believe the perfect vector angle would be 45 degrees.    This is not taking in consideration any other factors like angular momentum or gyroscopic inertia which become stronger as the entire thing picks up speed.   I selected 22.5 degrees merely becuase it is half of 45 and it's a safe starting point for any experiments but it will more than likely not be the actual angle to use, since that is based on the magnetic force used.

Also, the heavier the wheels, the more torque that can be provide on the axis of the larger wheel.   I, personally am lost when it comes to torque.   So if this is anyone's best subject, I would gladly accept help.

The heavier the wheels, the more magnetic force is then needed to move the the little wheel up the slope.

The little wheel acts as to unbalance the larger wheel, so it's weight should be directly related to the larger wheel and you want the smaller wheel to be in a constant falling motion as it spins around the larger wheel.

Well that is all for now.... I'll work on using rulers for drawings and such.....

[konduct]

Again...I dig it. I have played around with the motions by hand and I would say it would work as long as the repulsive magnetic forces on the smaller wheel don't offset any force vectors of its weight / balance ration.

[Humbugger]

...technology to harness energy from the Earth's magnetic field using a satelite with a tether that is crossing the magnetic field at 15,000 miles per hour and generates an enormous amount of energy and then converts it to a transmission wave that beams down to a stationary power unit on Earth which in turn reconverts the wave back into electricity.   And since it is very easy to keep a satelite in a stationary position above the Earth there is no problem with it not lining up with the station...

@Nebby...How does the tether cross the Earth's lines of flux at 15000 mph if the satellite is in a stationary position with respect to Earth?

I think your thinking cap needs adjustment!