Escaping the Track

[aegis]

I have a pretty good idea for a magnet/gravity motor, but it requires a neodymium ball to move up a track and escape the surrounding magnetic field. I have seen a few videos where this has been achieved, but I can't seem to find a thread with an explanation as to how to do this. The force of gravity should bring the ball down. There would have to be a gradual shift in the magnet's strength near the top of the ramp.

If anyone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[nwman]

I'm not familiar with a SMOT (rail) using a Neo ball. Its usually a steel ball bearing. Do you have links?  Also check out my thread I just started about "SMOT TEST- could anyone do this?" My current view point on a SMOT mag rail is that they don't work. But if that test idea works I might change my mind.

Tim

[aegis]

I'm not familiar with a SMOT (rail) using a Neo ball. Its usually a steel ball bearing. Do you have links?  Also check out my thread I just started about "SMOT TEST- could anyone do this?" My current view point on a SMOT mag rail is that they don't work. But if that test idea works I might change my mind.

Tim

Here is one video I found: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xMb0OqK6gx8

The ball moves up the ramp at a slight angle. Perhaps it is a steel ball rather than a neo ball. I'm not really sure.

[vis3r]

Check this out http://www.overunity.com/index.php/topic,3541.msg56751.html
In that thread i've asked how to make a smot, and got my answer.