Working Attraction Magnet Motor on Youtube!?

[Tink]

I am in skeptic mode too,..... but what if it IS real for once?

[Freezer]

@hans
The aluminum bracket for the neo magnets is held on by one screw. Its fastened tightly enough not to swing into the screws, but loose enough for me to be able to rotate it by hand.
As for the hard drive spindle, I don't blame you at all for being skeptical. The spindle was the most convenient thing I had back then, but now I have several bearings I can use. I've been busy lately but I can a better video made soon(ie to give more angles of the device then even fully disassemble it if you want).
@argona
I noticed too that the audio throughout the video was off by a half second, I don't know why this is.

Can you describe the magnets a little more.  Is it just 4 magnets mounted to aluminum, or is it a bunch of tiny magnets? Maybe make a crude drawing showing the polarities. Seems like its tilted which would be a crucial factor.  If this is real, good job and tell us more!  Why didn't you post it here, as this forum above all would be most appreciative of something like this.

[Omnibus]

@xpenzif,

Could you give some more details for those of us who want to replicate it. First, Jason was curious what the cylinder is made of (its dimensions too). Seems to be plastic but is good to know from you. What exact type of screws are these and what is the exact angle of each row of screws with respect to the axis (the pencil lines seen on the outside surface)? The neo magnets--what are their dimensions and type? Please tell us anything else you'd consider necessary to make it easier for us to replicate it promptly. Thanks in advance.

[argona369]

Hey xpenzif,

What! your not offended by skeptics? 
Thanks. That was unexpected. 

So anyone got a bunch of screws, pvc pipe,
clear dvd blank, neo's, aluminum and old dead vcr laying around?
added:
(or maybe the hard drive with platter is important?)

@hans
The aluminum bracket for the neo magnets is held on by one screw. Its fastened tightly enough not to swing into the screws, but loose enough for me to be able to rotate it by hand.
As for the hard drive spindle, I don't blame you at all for being skeptical. The spindle was the most convenient thing I had back then, but now I have several bearings I can use. I've been busy lately but I can a better video made soon(ie to give more angles of the device then even fully disassemble it if you want).
@argona
I noticed too that the audio throughout the video was off by a half second, I don't know why this is.

[gyulasun]

Hi xpenzif,

I wonder what is the longest rotation time so far you have managed to achieve with your best built setup? Hours? Days?

Thanks
Gyula