Magnet motor in Argentina

[dutchy1966]

clutchy1966, I suggest that we express all dimensions in metric system. Also, there are two CD formats -- 8cm and 12cm diameter.

Whatever cd size is fine to me, on second thought i think the 8 cm as the rotor would be large enough. Around that the stator magnets/levers can be arranged.
I would suggest that we put all information and plans we agree on in a MS word document which everyone can access. (attach it to messages here?)
I've seen that jaybird is quite good at the graphics, so maybe he wants to draw the plans we agree on. jaybird?

Also I think that we should first concentrate on the stator levers/magnets. Maybe make some working samples of them so we can test the lifting and descending of the magnets.
We can also work out then if it needs springs or not.

Do we need more ppl involved?  Who wants to join?
sofar we got Jaybird,Omnibus,dutchy

[hartiberlin]

If there is a cap like plate above the rotor fixed to it, which will hold down
all stator magnets except the one which is lifted and it will
also push down the already lifted stator magnet again when turning on,
then I agree, that it would probably need no springs
on the stator magnets.

When will some Argentina friend finally find the AVI file which Torbay
had on his website ?
I would really like to see how fast the rotor is rotating in his motor.

Thanks.
Regards, Stefan.

[Dansway]

Here is another example for rotation.

Menger Motor

~Dan

[Omnibus]

Also I think that we should first concentrate on the stator levers/magnets. Maybe make some working samples of them so we can test the lifting and descending of the magnets.
We can also work out then if it needs springs or not.

I agree. Stator, properly made, seems to be the biggest problem.

Also, CD mechanism is fine but I'm afraid it's too flimsy (CD pops-up too readily). Three magnets can be put on the CD but these mechanisms and ramps for lifting and lowering need a sturdier construction, I think.

[jaybird]

Hi all...have been busy today as Softball season has started for my kids....I wont be able to be back on probably until tomorrow evening...but I will have a few pics to share.

? I have documented a few things and want to share them also...I can tell you this from todays experimenting with this setup: There are strong forces on the magnets, so both the rotor and the arms need to be pretty sturdy...today I used an old HDD platter and pop-sicle sticks in tandem with wooden dowel axles...force will pretty quickly overcome my setup, but I am very excited about what I see....

Jay

PS: I hope to drop in every now and again tonite and tomorrow morning...so please share any findings you may have also.