ftp://ftp.netins.net/showcase/pb/temp/tomi_mot.zip
The AVI is an animation of a possible radial, self-running version of the
TOMI experiment. I haven't built a real device because I can't afford
custom magnets, and I just thought of this a couple of days ago. The AVI is
loopable.
First off, this isn't just two big, torus shaped magnets with a bar in the
middle (that wouldn't work). The rail sets (gates?) are short (as
required), and it uses gravity to help it run. The force observed in the
linear TOMI experiments is what gets it over the traditional "hump."
Gravity is used to break it from the rail sets (as in the linear TOMI
experiment), and to push it into the rail sets. Hopefully, we get a
continuous cycle.
One potential problem is the fact that the inner rail on the rail sets is
shorter than the outer rail. I attempted to offset this difference by
making the outer rail fatter. The runner magnets (in between the rails) are
also shaped to reflect this.
When viewing the AVI, think of the device as being perpendicular to the
earth (gravity needs to push down on it).
I'm not guaranteeing this thing will work, but it appears to be something
new. I hope it will strike-up some thought.
Thanks.
-pb
PS: Distribute that AVI all you want, but I'd appreciate credit for it if
you do.