Magnetic levitation

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These are designed for 16.4mm diameter 6mm thick or smaller round magnets. I'm using rare earth neodymium magnets, not sure if it would work with other kinds of magnets. First, let me say I'm a newbie to working with magnet fields. That being said, when arranging the magnets, I've found that arranging them in regular plus minus order works best. But when putting them in the platform itself, have opposite ends in opposite order. As in: Levitation platform base magnet configuration: ( + - + - + - <--Other end--> - + - + - + ) ( + - + - + - <--Other end --> - + - + - + ) Other side ( + - + - + - <--Other end --> - + - + - + ) ( + - + - + - <--Other end --> - + - + - + ) Levitation platform magnet configuration: ( - + - + <--Other end --> + - + - ) ( - + - + <--Other end --> + - + - ) You need to know the regular 'football' is the intended cap for the bottom of the platform magnets. Levitation base magnet configuration: ( + - + - + - ) ( + - + - + - ) Levitation long football magnet configuration: ( + - + - + - + - ) You need 2 halves for the Long football. Block & the 2 halves of long football are intended to be used together. Mind you, it is fully expected that the 2 together, the football will float in one direction but not the other. Where as, the platform & platform base magnet configurations should allow it to be stable either direction. (obviously after you get it balanced right that is) Enjoy, I'd love to hear n see your experiences making these designs. Also, if you don't have a 3D printer let me know & I might be able to print them and mail them to you for a small fee.