In this video I demonstrate how the stator arm can be readjusted for use in a position where the stator magnet is aligned across the wheel rim, and used to produce continuous rotational movement. I may have moved the stator magnet more than is actually necessary with this technique, since the movement required is only 1″ maximum swing, and just 1/2″ will actually work well too. This method should be accomplished with the pivot point centered directly over the wheel rim, rather than at the corner of the frame as I now have it, but this dual use stator arm still works well enough to demonstrate with. The most difficult task involved is in maintaining proper timing, because after 4 or 5 movements of the arm, the wheel is spinning quickly enough so that the rotor magnet groups tend to visually blur together and the start and end points of each group cannot be distinguished. With a mechanical tracking system, there would be no problem maintaining correct timing. While this method definitely is workable, and has distinct advantages over the “lifting” method described in video #12, this is not my preferred method. I will demonstrate the preferred method in my next video. I hope you enjoy this, and thanks for watching, Rickoff
20. May 2009 at 1:40 pm
Rick
Nice demo of your concept
This is very,very exciting stuff.
You are opening many eyes ,and enabling all to experiment and learn with these Wonderful Open source video’s
Chet
20. May 2009 at 6:31 pm
Thank you Rick!!
20. May 2009 at 8:49 pm
You are most welcome, apezac. Stay tuned, as more will follow.
20. May 2009 at 8:57 pm
Hi, Chet. Glad to see I am continuing to hold your interest. Are you ready to start building this apparatus? I am placing all the construction documentation into a pdf file that I will offer free to the first 50 people who are serious about replicating my apparatus. So if you or anyone else is seriously interested, please send a brief note to my inbox explaining your interest and your intentions.
20. May 2009 at 9:09 pm
The reason I am offering the pdf documentation free is because I would like to see others join this open source project and help to move it forward with enhancements and improvements. If we all have the same build, then what works for one will work for all, and that is very important. If you join the project, you will also be placed on my Pipe Dream e-mail list and receive fast breaking news about latest developments. So be sure to include your e-mail address with your request for the pdf.
20. May 2009 at 9:15 pm
The pdf file will be available shortly, and will include complete step by step instructions with high resolution photos and instructions covering each phase of construction, setup, and operational modes. Those in the e-mail list will also receive free expanded updates of the pdf file each time a new construction revision or enhancement becomes available.
20. May 2009 at 9:25 pm
I would like to see many people building this device and verifying that everything I am showing and telling you is factual. I will, however, also make the pdf file available to those who would like to replicate this with the intention of attempting to disprove what I have stated. I am sure that offer will serve to quell all disbelief, because if you build this to my specifications you will obtain the same results depicted here.
20. May 2009 at 11:52 pm
My man!!!
Matthew Jones
21. May 2009 at 12:48 am
Nice design Rick. Have you thought about using a rigid pendulum hanging down from the top to mount your stator on? You could put 2 stators on one pendulum for opposite sides of the wheel and control it with cams around the outside of the bike wheel. This should offer least resistance.
21. May 2009 at 5:17 am
thx for update,awesome work
21. May 2009 at 6:44 am
Hi Matt, good to see you are enjoying this, and I hope you will take the opportunity to join the project and help move this cause along. With many sharing the work, and the results of their efforts, much progress can be made. Best wishes to you.
21. May 2009 at 6:54 am
Hi perp, thanks for the kind words, and for your suggestion. I did consider use of a pendulum when I started in on this project, but opted instead to use a monorail track for timing. It is very easy to install and to set up properly, and the carriage assembly that will ride the track will be linked to the pivot arm that moves the stator magnet. Everything will be made as lightweight as possible, and I won’t be using the stator arm any more. That was just for testing purposes.
21. May 2009 at 7:05 am
The stator arm will be converted for use as a generator coil positioner later on. The new stator mechanism will be located front center. I have it all worked out already, and have all the materials, so will go ahead as planned. The new stator assembly will still be on the crude side, but if it does the job (or nearly does it) then I will replace it with better materials (ceramic bearings, etc.). I would be interested in a drawing and explanation of your idea. Please send your e-mail add
21. May 2009 at 7:14 am
You are most welcome, mostar. I have 3 more videos to upload, and then I’ll be taking a break for a few days to finish up my pdf document and install my flywheel and tracking system. If I hadn’t started these videos then I’d probably be all done by now, but I wanted to give everyone an opportunity to build this device and jump in on the project with me. Nothing will be held back, and every little detail will be fully explained and documented. I hope you join in, mostar. Best 2 U, Rick
21. May 2009 at 10:49 am
I got the magnets and the wheel. Now all I need is some time.
Cheers
Matt
21. May 2009 at 12:46 pm
Most excellent work, looking forward to more…
21. May 2009 at 8:23 pm
Hi Aquar, thanks for the comment. There are now 2 more videos posted, and more on the way. I don’t know if I can supply a new video every day, since I need to get back to my modifications, but I will add new material as frequently as is possible.
21. May 2009 at 9:10 pm
That’s exactly what I need more of, Matt.