The number 20 almost seems like not enough but when the thing is flying 
off the table its hard to say its stopping :))




Specifications: 

There is a ring or gate of 28 magnets (1x7/8x3/16). All bound with 
duct tape with the same poles inside DUCT TAPE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 
- 1001 uses holds true... 

I succeeded where by discovering an ordinary mouse ball with the
rubber coating ripped off is 3/4" (polish with steel wool.) 
Previous designs were handheld and unattainable...

4 ring magnets are placed on the ball (1" x 1/4" ea.) 
Label each ring magnet with a small sticker and number so you'll 
know which configuration works best. I say this because my 
semi-ceramic ring magnets have imperfect split poles (meaning they 
aren't straight like they should be.) You'll find one that works
best - and write it down in your notebook.

P.S. I recommend granulated wood without a polished surface for 
the placing of the ball because it prevents slipping. Making space 
gaps where the duct tape joins in a circle also produces some 
interesting results. Show it to your friends... 

Welcome to the new millennium! 

-Ortemus 

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Updated! 06/08/01 Hands-free Levitron demonstrates Hamel UFO principle