Maglev Pen display

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BradG

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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
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With the circuit installed, I passed the wires out through the side to be run through the head support arm
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From here, lots of testing and tweaking ensued.
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The more weight, the smaller the gap will be. with just two rare earth magnets quite a nice gap can be achieved!
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and finally, the end result.

Thanks for looking!

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jttheclockman

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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.
 
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