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JohnDale · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:09 pm Post subject: Free power

Hi folks, not sure where this should go but I'm sure Rick will sort it!

For those interested in engineering have a look at this youtube link:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHW6b1aFPfU

He was wasted as a policeman - pure genius,
cheers,JD.
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1976 Ford Granada Ghia.

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

You can store quite a lot of energy in quite small batteries these days an I think that cylinder was full of them.

Peter
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Peter_L · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:23 pm Post subject:

Rare earth magnet motor

http://blog.hasslberger.com/2013/11/german_inventor_solves_permane.html

I have some of these magnets,

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/3-pc-rare-earth-disc-magnets/A-p8183907e

They are scary strong for their size.

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7211 Location: Edinburgh

I'm sure I have some too, in various disc drives.

As the first article says:

"What is the next step now? Engel wants to attach a small generator to the shaft and show that his motor delivers more electricity than is needed for its control. If he could do that, we'd really have some sensational news."

Don't hold your breath!

Peter
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JohnDale · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 4:59 pm Post subject:

Hi all, this appears to work but, looking into it further, this is not the only guy to be involved, with many others having similar & bigger versions of the same. The Turkish one was reported as if he had designed it, which is not true. It is supposed to be going on sale next year at about £15,000. I also believe it is possible to purchase the plans etc, maybe from Amazon. I also found another youtube vid with a magnetic motor driving a generator but very little info on load etc. In the demo at Delft University the Turkish one was taken completley apart & there didn't appear to be anything in there but magnets in plastic holders - also enough professors taking part to spot fakery but who knows,cheers,JD.
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1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia.