Magnetically Levitated Solar Motor
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The first thing you notice about this product is the fact that it is levitating, then
you notice it is spinning using just the power from the sun! Six ultra strong
neodymium magnets keep it levitating. The motor is powered by four super
efficient monocrystalline solar cells. Each cell only produces electricity when
it is facing upwards. This eliminates the need for any electric and mechanical
connection to the axle in order to transfer electricity (as found in normal electric
motors).
A custom electric motor armature is built with a solar panel on
top of each motor coil. The 4 coils and solar panels are superbly balanced
and the whole armature is then suspended/levitated with
magnets so it is as friction free as possible.
You just need a little sunshine, give it a twist and its off.
In bright light it gets faster and faster until the panels are a blur.
As each monocrystalline solar panel faces the light source it creates electricity
which is fed to a coil below. This becomes electromagnetic
and is attracted to the large magnet below the armature.
As it pulls the armature round a new panel begins to face the
light source and the whole cycle is repeated.
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We ship worldwide
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Ideal for ages 12+ (recommended).
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