Spiral Motor : Quest for perpetual motion or free energy

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This something I've done about twenty years ago, back then it was wood, now I'm working with a new version made entirely of plastic! What is it? Long time ago, I tried to create a perpetual motion device using magnets, but unfortunately it only rotates from 0 to 359 degrees - a minor setback. Its initial pace is slow, gradually increasing speed until suddenly stopping. How does it work? A spiral-shaped rotor with tiny magnets surrounding the entire wheel is used in this design. An external magnet (stator) is required to attract these internal magnets and initiate rotation. Perhaps there's an innovative solution for moving the rotor by incorporating a mechanical trick like springs or some other device that briefly shifts the magnetic attraction. Another alternative would be utilizing electro-magnets capable of momentarily canceling out magnetic force as needed. Fortunately, the scad files are highly parameterized so users can modify dimensions and specifications according to their magnet preferences. Have fun exploring this design - I will definitely build a physical prototype once my 3D printer becomes fully operational! In addition, this open-source file is continually evolving and improving, which means there may be future updates depending on your feedback.