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  1. for the first few experiments, i was gonna use a high temperature superconductor (probably YBCO) cooled with liquid nitrogen because these are relatively easy to come by and stable (safety first!! ;D). i would probably insulate this with thick styrofoam because, again, easy to come by and nonconductor (i don't think that would be a real problem, but better safe than sorry). right now i'm just trying to get the concept "off the ground" (corny, i know). tests would be run one at a time, in which the nitrogen would be changed at least once a day. thanx 4 the response and interest buzz
  2. the problem with rolling my own magnets is that i find it to be tedious, time consuming, and usually less effective. every time i have attempted this it doesn't work out right. i prefer machine-coiled. i like the idea of using the solenoids, but what do you think would be a good adhesive? i want it to be stable, but i'm not sure about super glue. i know it won't mess with the field, but it is sort of expensive and easy to mess up with. with regards to frequency, i was hoping to network a track of electromagnets and experiment with the frequency. i wanted to use the japanese eds (electrodynamic suspension) maglev system with superconductors, which require a minimum speed to attain levitation (about 62 mph or 100 kph). i wanted to test that concept scaled down and develop models for this sort of suspension and take my ideas from there. thanx 4 the posts. p.s. i'm thinking like a max of 10 Hz. any more might be too fast for what i want to do. soft iron nail still cool?
  3. could i get some suggestions for a place in which i can find small electromagnets? i dont want to build them because i want to use a computer to alternate their polarities as i put them in sequence. everywhere i look seems to not have electromagnets of a small enough size and high enough power.
  4. I have it in mind to build a small maglev track with a vehicle levitated by means of an internal superconductor. I plan for this track to use electromagnets with alternating polarity dictated by simple java programming. My problem is that I lack a certain amount of circuitry expertise that I am finding to be a hindrance on my project's progress. I am curious as to whether or not anyone is interested in providing me any information on how I would do something like that. I read bonanz's post in which he was doing something very similar. Therefore, this post is somewhat directed at that person as to whether they could give me any advice or if they might be interested in assisting me in any way. However, I reiterate that any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanx, buzzrocket
  5. I have it in mind to build a small maglev track with a vehicle levitated by means of an internal superconductor. I plan for this track to use electromagnets with alternating polarity dictated by simple java programming. My problem is that I lack a certain amount of circuitry expertise that I am finding to be a hindrance on my project's progress. I am curious as to whether or not anyone is interested in providing me any information on how I would do something like that. I read bonanz's post in which he was doing something very similar. Therefore, this post is somewhat directed at that person as to whether they could give me any advice or if they might be interested in assisting me in any way. However, I reiterate that any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanx, buzzrocket
  6. I have it in mind to build a small maglev track with a vehicle levitated by means of an internal superconductor. I plan for this track to use electromagnets with alternating polarity dictated by simple java programming. My problem is that I lack a certain amount of circuitry expertise that I am finding to be a hindrance on my project's progress. I am curious as to whether or not anyone is interested in providing me any information on how I would do something like that. I read bonanz's post in which he was doing something very similar. Therefore, this post is somewhat directed at that person as to whether they could give me any advice or if they might be interested in assisting me in any way. However, I reiterate that any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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