Magnetic levitation

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Human: A cylindrical float is lifted using six cylindrical neodymium magnets, each 10x10mm in size. The incredibly strong neodymium magnets lift the floater an impressive 3 cm off a surface. It makes for a compelling addition to any office desk and can also serve as an entertaining science toy for kids. Additional requirements: • Ten millimeter by ten millimeter cylindrical neodymium magnets - six pieces. Alternatively, you may substitute each of these with five ten-millimeter by two-millimeter magnets. A length of thread Print Instructions: Print the item to scale, since any alteration in the scale can render the magnets non-compliant with their assigned slots. A print setting of 15% fill seems not particularly crucial for this object's functionality. Assembly instructions: • The neodymium magnets will snap neatly into designated slots located within the base. In preparing this levitating kit, see to it that all magnetic poles – whether north or south-facing – are aligned in a consistent direction. An essential note: Do not position this levitation device upon a metal surface like an office desk or metal table, lest magnetic interference render balance unachievable and effectively eliminate levitation.