Mendocino Motor

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Magnetized Self-Levitating Solar-Powered Engine. I have been eager to construct one of these machines for a while, so I examined numerous Mendocino motor designs online and, based on those, designed and built my own model. It needs some refinements but I'm thrilled with the outcome. This was an entertaining project to build; however, I am still working on it - I need to attach the solar panels to the coils, see how they perform together, and then make any required adjustments - I will post a video when I have completed it. If you have any queries, don't hesitate to ask. Update: 13th Feb, 2015. I found soldering the solar panels to the coils very challenging; I was unaware that it would be so difficult, and now I realize that I did not consider the wires under the solar panels - I should have allowed space for them beneath. I will rework the rotor by separating the coils from the solar panels to improve this design. It will be simpler to work with, test, and refine it once made. I will post V2 when completed. Update: 16th Feb Over the weekend, I tested the engine and was pleased to find that it works as anticipated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv453GNQk8c&feature=youtu.be Instructions You will require the following items: * Carbon Rod (ID 3mm, OD 5mm) measuring 2 meters in length - cut it accordingly * All necessary printed components * Magnets (N35) * Six ring magnets with IDs of 5mm and O.D.s of 25mm and thicknesses of 5mm * One disc magnet, measuring 25mm x 10mm * Solar panels - four in total * Magnet Wire, allowing for 300 turns per coil * The solar panels are connected in series to amplify voltage. * Two solar panels connect one end of each coil to the + terminal of Solar panel 1 and the - terminal of Solar Panel 2. The opposite ends are linked similarly.