Muller Dynamo

[e2matrix]

I just finished making my rotor.  I easily made it using smooth-on products.  I have been using their stuff for years in my projects.  You all may want to check them out.  I have nothing to do with the company so this is not spam.

http://www.smooth-on.com/

Here is a video showing the process:  http://www.smooth-on.com/video_play.php?video_id=iu7vpoIolJ8&autoplay=1

Interesting product.  Can you say about how much it cost to make the rotor for example?  Once it is dry does it tend to have a surface prone to static electricity like acrylic?  I'm still thinking the acrylic and similar plastics may play a role in how this works. 

[e2matrix]

I tore apart 2 monitors last night looking for parts.  One actually appears to have Litz wire in the deflector coil but I'm not sure I can get it off without damage. 

Has anyone found a good U.S. source or maybe even China source for the size Litz wire Romero is using?  My experience ordering from U.K. is it takes longer than even China and is much more expensive than anywhere (especially with the dollar low now vs. Euro).

Actually had quite a score yesterday - 2 monitors, one computer and a microwave oven for free

[gauschor]

Ah, about collecting parts, I also need quite a lot to buy, thats why I'm still hesitating for construction. Regarding the Litz wire, I will use this method posted http://www.overunity.com/index.php?topic=3842.msg284800#msg284800 because I got 2 kilometers 0.15mm insulated copper wire at home which I could combine to a 7-stranded wire.

[lasersaber]

@ e2matrix

I used about $7.00 worth of Smooth-Cast 300.  Time well tell how well it works for this application.

[lasersaber]

Has anyone found a good U.S. source or maybe even China source for the size Litz wire Romero is using?  My experience ordering from U.K. is it takes longer than even China and is much more expensive than anywhere (especially with the dollar low now vs. Euro).

I have ordered some from here:  http://www.surplussales.com/wire-cable/LitzWire.html  I was going to wait and see what it looked like in person before I posted anything about it.  I spent $30.00 for two pounds.