Maglev Pen display

[BradG]

I decided to make a levitating pen display for the last Bash. Here's a few pictures from the process

I started off with a rather large lump of aluminium to machine the base from. Detailing grooves were cut into the piece with a parting tool, and it was hollowed out to accomodate the circuit board to control the maglev

With the circuit installed, I passed the wires out through the side to be run through the head support arm

From here, lots of testing and tweaking ensued.

The more weight, the smaller the gap will be. with just two rare earth magnets quite a nice gap can be achieved!

and finally, the end result.

Thanks for looking!

 

[jttheclockman]

Very cool Brad. I do remember this. This is one of those unique and fascinating pen display stands that I am sure will not be copied by many if at all.

Thinking outside the box on this one for sure. Job well done. keep the ideas coming. Always love to see your work.