Ken Hegemann's MXLO Magnetic Motor replicationMXLO Magnet Motor Open Sourcing Project

Summary: This open sourcing project sponsored by Pure Energy Systems, based on a design by MXLO, commenced Mar. 3, 2004 and was active for about a month.  At least 14 (8 verified) replications were built, none of which worked, proving that MXLO plans are neither easy nor complete, contrary to what they insinuate on their site, which now redirects to the U.S. government's renewable energy site. On July 10, a hint about shielding was given that was not contained in the plans.

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Retrorocket59 Replication of the MXLO Magnetic Motor

 

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6 Lock-up Points; Fiddling Around

From: "retrorocket59" <brian@ziponline.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 7:41 AM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: Comments and fiddling around....

Nice to see someone else really playing! I have observed some of the
same things, trying to feel what's happening and moving the aluminum
and alignments to infer some tendency or characteristics that lead to
a solution.  Tomorrow I will map the stator north and south fields on
paper (there is more than one pattern there) and try to test from
that stand point.

There are really 6 lockup points (potentially) from rotor in dead
center.  Both poles (2) times three stator faces is 6 points.  You
can feel them.  I have started to look at what two opposing
faces/zones I can block with the aluminum to help break the balanced
condition.

I think one must assume two things;

1. either there is a reason the unit will drive around the circle,
like the TOMI motor imbalance having N-S-N-S-N-S in smaller polarity
increments on the stator as opposed to the rotors magnetic having a
wider one - that sends the rotor around the circle, or possibly

2. there is a created condition of a rotating field created at the
center of the stator by combined individual field flows of all stator
magnets, and this spinning field possibly captures the rotors
magnetic field, causing the rotor to follow and be carried along this
spinning central field. I like this theory.

If the second case is somewhat true, then a third field condition may
then occur due to the reluctance (difference in speed and thus
induction) of the stator and rotor fields, an interaction of the
rotor/stator fields combined.  The result being some third
field 'condition' that buckles to the outside of the stator and can
then induce current into the coil.  As currently I cannot see how to
have a significant and measurable current while spinning the rotor by
hand without this neutral self-spinning condition.
---RetroRocket59---

Playing with Imbalance -- Nothing Yet

From: "retrorocket59" <brian@ziponline.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: CLUE? look at the MXLO rotor photo: slightly askew

[Responding to Imbalance May be the Objective]

I have wondered the same.  My unit definitely shows magnets not in a
perfect line.  I have tried skewing the plates ends over each other
having the tie wraps a bit loose so the triangle is not perfect.  I
have tried coming in at angles.  I have tried orienting the triangle
at different angles to the aluminum.  Thorough permutations could
take many more hours once I have a grid, if this is as hard to hit
as they say.  I'll admit I bought a 'marked' poles magnet to verify
my polarities, and found I had a pair of magnets backwards in my
first unit.  I have hours in today, I quit for the night.


Situation of Device in Room

From: "retrorocket59" <brian@ziponline.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 9:20 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Earth energy

[Responding to Possible Effect of Environmental Perturbations on Magnetic Motor Function]
I have set up the unit on a fully wooden table in the middle of a
room.  However, I am inside a large metal building.  I thought about
the properties of water going down a drain and questioned whether
the Earths magnetic field played a part in assisting the magnetic
fields 'rotation', if that is what it is doing.  In this case the
unit would only work horizontally.

If the rotor is stationary and the flux field from the
stator/triangle engages it to turn, then it at first seems that the
stator field must already have some property of flow or rotation
within it?  Or it could be an interactive result of the two.  Or
does the aluminum deflect the field in a way that the 'lock-up'
point is overcome at each single rotation?  The magnets do have a
couple of slope patterns on the template, and the website clearly
says "arranging rare earth magnets in a special geometrical
spiraling pattern, on dielectric materials". Note - Spiral pattern.

This also smacks of the 'neutral magnetic center' that other free
energy investigators speak of.

What throws me is that MXLO said it might turn either
direction, "whichever direction it catches torque".  My simple mind
thinks a 'motional magnetic field' would have a direction, and under
a given geometric configuration, it would have a tendency to induce
into the rotor a force in one specific direction.

On the trial and error of adjustment, it does seem that a grid would
be the route to go.  In a day or two, I will have a grid applied. 
It was mentioned before by someone that we do not know for certain
whether the unit works when the aluminum strip is perpendicular to
one face of the triangle as show in the photos from above.  But
since the plans consistently show it in this alignment, I am going
that direction first.

Will keep posting my observations. 
---RetroRocket59---

Unit Build, Ready to Test; Looking for Input on Things to Try

From: "retrorocket59" <brian@ziponline.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 4:06 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Built a new Unit

My new unit is built and I have some moments over the next three
days to play. I could use some feedback from other builders.

Does anyone want to confirm any answers they have had back from MXLO
about rotor height/level at the center of the stator being or not
being vertically centered on the stators center row of magnets?  I
note that the rotor sits higher than center based on the lengths of
the parts.

Is there Any confirmation on whether the center row of magnets on
the stator should read N-S or S-N when reading from left to right?  -
--  I am using the N-S orientation, as if the stator templates were
rotated 90 degrees clockwise, as the real stator plates are
physically placed on the table.  In other words, the right side (when
the "Part 1-1-S" reads right) of the template goes DOWN onto the
units base.

Has anyone else used aluminum as; 1. the flat 1-1/2" wide x 1/16th
thick strips sold at the hardware store, or 2. did you cut aluminum
siding sheet or flashing sheet?

I was curious if anyone had the older plans that previously called
out for the copper sheet to wrap around the stator for collecting
voltage?  I would like to see if they differ from my version in any
other areas.  Has anyone compared both sets or was the old set ever
sent to anyone in the group?

Are there any phone conversations with MXLO that have had any
relevant information not yet placed on the board?  My latest email
from MXLO says that Thomas is out/away temporarily and will answer
my questions when he returns.

For those who asked, I have and will continue to try tilted angles
for the stator as well as flat over the rotor.

---RetroRocket59---

Ready to Build to Specs

From: "retrorocket59" <brian@ziponline.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 4:06 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Built a new Unit

My new unit is built and I have some moments over the next three
days to play. I could use some feedback from other builders.

Does anyone want to confirm any answers they have had back from MXLO
about rotor height/level at the center of the stator being or not
being vertically centered on the stators center row of magnets?  I
note that the rotor sits higher than center based on the lengths of
the parts.

Is there Any confirmation on whether the center row of magnets on
the stator should read N-S or S-N when reading from left to right?  -
--  I am using the N-S orientation, as if the stator templates were
rotated 90 degrees clockwise, as the real stator plates are
physically placed on the table.  In otherwords, the right side (when
the "Part 1-1-S" reads right) of the template goes DOWN onto the
units base.

Has anyone else used aluminum as; 1. the flat 1-1/2" wide x 1/16th
thick strips sold at the hardware store, or 2. did you cut aluminum
siding sheet or flashing sheet?

I was curious if anyone had the older plans that previously called
out for the copper sheet to wrap around the stator for collecting
voltage?  I would like to see if they differ from my version in any
other areas.  Has anyone compared both sets or was the old set ever
sent to anyone in the group?

Are there any phone conversations with MXLO that have had any
relavant information not yet placed on the board?  My latest email
from MXLO says that Thomas is out/away temporarily and will answer
my questions when he returns.

For those who asked, I have and will continue to try tilted angles
for the stator as well as flat over the rotor.

---RetroRocket59---

Starting a new model; tid-bits from MXLO

From: "retrorocket59" <brian@ziponline.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 2:00 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Starting a new model

I am starting a new model tomorrow.  It is not going to be the
adjustable laser-cut version that I will make later.  I have stripped
what I think are all the 'real' feedback tid-bits from MXLO from my
phone call with them, and the 250+ email messages.  I find that many
things said here have been answered before or are sorted out by
tracing thru messages.

Some minor points, MXLO got theirs working on the templates they
supplied,  As far as 'size', I say scale it to exactly 10"x3" inches
to the outer black outline on the templates.  The size errors are
solely due to different printers and conversion of files, I saw this
in my two methods of working with the files.  The rations of spacings
are 'relative', so I trust it. 

They did say they were given this device in 2002 and that they were
not engineers.

It was made clear to me that it could take hours to hit the 'sweet
spot', which implies the alignment may be within millimeters.  So I
am going to put marks on the board and stator assembly to aid in
adjustments. 

I also recognize that I might center the one stator plate, on the
aluminum strip, based on the magnet locations and not the center of
the width of plastic, etc. 
---RetroRocket59---

Stabilizing Rotor Shaft; Bismuth musings

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:50 AM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Reply to several posts

[...] About a wobbly rotor shaft, the thicker the shaft the more stable, I am staying with the 5/8" inch diameter.  I had to fuss with the 'fit' into the bearing until it was straight.

As far as Bismuth, I could test this, I was interested in its diamagnetic properties.

---RetroRocket59---


Keeping Track of Details for Later Instructions

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 7:48 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: Aluminum

Thanks for the aluminum clarification, as precise as we are trying to
be, this just shows another area of flexibility with different plans
saying different thing, but it still being O.K.

I have been saving all the confirmed details (and their variables). 
Once we have a working unit, I will send MXLO an expanded instruction
set with our details added, for their approval and post it here when
confirmed.
---RetroRocket59---

Planning to enable X-Y fine-tune Adjusting

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 6:26 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: REPORT

Yes, I want to adjust the rotor too.  I am thinking about putting
short feet under the Stator assembly and raising the rotor height
with it, so I can get under there and move the aluminum strip and try
other metals, read the field directions, etc. 

I can also make slots on the base assembly so the stator can be moved
and controlled in one direction 'guided', I would move the other
direction by hand. 

Again, assuming I can get one working first, I thought it even better
to to have plastic screw rods setup in the base which would allow you
to precisely move in the X and Y directions with ease and control. 
You could then 'mark' the sweet spot for much faster tuning on
repeated occasions.

If this thing works, the frustration of doing it by hand is that you
are randomly going back and forth and cannot easily eliminate a micro
position you have already tried.
--- RetroRocket59

Will be Rebuilding Tuesday or Wednesday

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 7:22 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Yes, aluminum strip is needed just to spin

[...]

I should be rebuilding on Tuesday or Wednesday and will attempt to
play all day during work at aligning the device.

To everyone and MXLO:
If I get one working, I will be glad to produce plastic guides cut
on a laser-cutter that will easily align the magnets for glueing
down.  Frankly, if the device works, I am going to cut precise holes
in the stators with the laser for every magnet and use plastic
screws to hold them in place. 

--- RetroRocket59 ---

Screw Rods to Adjust X-Y Movement of Stator

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 6:26 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: REPORT

[Posted here: Assembly Variation > Screw Rods to Adjust X-Y Movement of Stator]

Using Lasers to Cut

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 6:04 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: REPORT

I am going to cut templates using a laser.  I finished recreating the
templates so I could do this, and I may attach the magnets using
nylon screws and nuts.  However I am out of Laser gas, so I cannot
cut them until the 10th or 11th.

If I can get it working, I am going to cut slots in the stator and
rotor templates and vary the locations of the magnets for tests.  I
can see the possibility of the angle of the stators N-N-N and S-S-S
magnets affecting the speed.
---RetroRocket59---

Redoing it w/ 1/4" plastic

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 5:11 AM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: RetroRocket59 replication
 
I am redo'ing the device with 1/4" plastic and better glue because
all my magnet are now popping off, and I cannot work on it for 3 days
as well.  I will post more details when I have more info.
--- RetroRocket59

Built it, doesn't work; phone conversation with Thomas of MXLO

From: "retrorocket59" <retrorocket59@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 8:35 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Got their call

I have built a unit that I have not gotten working, but Thomas of MXLO called me within 30 minutes of my email.  I will pass on all he said and what I have found.  I cannot work on it again for a few days.  I have not gotten it to spin but he strongly said to keep trying, more on that in a moment.

[See Assembly > Tips > Tips from Retrorocket59 - Thomas (MXLO) Phone Conversation]

I am a Do-It details person.  I would very much appreciate anyone else's critical feedback on construction.  It is my intent to share everything.  And if I get this working, I have ideas on a number of arrangements to attempt.  Maybe a few of us who get it working could each take different modifications to speed understanding.  I already have a long "short" list.  I also have a laser cutter for acrylic and a small fabrication warehouse with workers.  I do not want to take any market product or get rich (unless someone else creates the market, and it is FOR-SURE no big boys are coming out to stop it. I just want proof and play-time!

--- RetroRocket59 ---


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Last updated March 14, 2004 04:23:48 PM MST

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