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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"tip_alias" Replication of the MXLO Magnetic Motor


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Received 165 N40 Neos

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 8:51 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] The latest

[see Assembly Tips > ]

In the meantime, I have received 165 N40 neos and I'm getting ready to place 82 on the template. They are really powerful!

This is fun! If it works, it's a bonus!

Had Magnets All Backward

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 1:41 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] I love this group!

After reviewing compass, N, S, etc., I now know how a compass works!

Eureka!

The N pole of the compass points to the S pole of a magnet!

Eureka, again!

I put all the magnets on backwards!

tip_alias

Don't let the Stator Plates get Too Close!

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 1:40 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Warning!

Do not allow the stator plates to get too close when you are
realigning them.

The plates attract and YANK the magnets off the plexiglass!

Yikes!

I have to completely redo two of the plates, and the magnets went
everywhere!

Oh well, back to assembly 101.

Hard to Glue Magnets Exactly in Place

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:42 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] I'm tired - but here's a bit...

I tried to put it together as best as I could. I used neos from the
local EPO store. Don't know the N rating, but they were almost
impossible to pry apart!

Use ceramics for the rotor.

Tried to place the image of the magnet locations exactly against the
plexiglass pieces. Some of the magnets are off ever so slightly.
They are really tough to keep from moving while gluing.

The rotor may move about 5 degrees if you move the stator housing.
However, it stops immediately when you stop moving the stator.

I'm not sure what to do next, but maybe someone will think of
something else to do.

Goodnight!

Feedback

From: "easyfly51" <wayne.jones@sait.ab.ca>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 10:39 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: Test - failed
 
Hi
When I looked at the pics the first error I see is your bearing, looks like alot of steel and larger than 1.5" strip. That might be the lockup.Nice pics and good job, the placements look very good. Or the poles are wrong my next guess. I am making a 1/4 scale for fun now while I wait for my real neos come in. Want to show the fields on CRT. Also another thought is to drill a hole through platform so one could adjust the height of rotor very easy.

Nice Try
Wayne

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From: "creatr" <creator@flyinghouse.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 11:21 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: Test - failed

I see what appears to be a radical mis-placement of one magnet in several pictures... most notably in pic 4 of 7.

Did one come dislodged after the test?

-Dann

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From: "kenny_ppm" <kennethgerke@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 10:53 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: Test - failed


Its hard to see in your pics, but, are those small screws holding down your aluminum strip? If so , I would imagine the metal would interfere with the magnetic fields also....

Ken

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From: "kenny_ppm" <kennethgerke@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:33 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: Test - failed

Check the pole of each and every magnet...

Photos

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:12 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Pics posted

I've posted some of my pics in the Photos section under tip_alias.


Ready to Assemble


First ties


another tie


and another tie


Set over bearing


ready for rotor


click for enlargement
Completed Unit

 

Doesn't Even Try to Spin

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 8:46 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Test - failed


Finished construction. Doesn't even try to spin. I took lots of
pictures and was even ready for a video of it moving, but no joy.

I'll be uploading the pictures in just a few minutes.

I'll be back in a bit and try to explain what I did. Maybe someone
will catch an error I made.

Securing Magnets

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 6:16 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Magnet glue

I'm securing the magnets. North sides done. SURE DO HOPE the
placement isn't within mm, because it is difficult to do. Using
latex gloves to keep from getting stuck, and to keep it clean.
Wiping the magnets down as I glue them. Seems to work, so far.
Waiting a half hour to do south poles.

Good job for a factory robot!

72 Neos

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 3:53 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Magnet count

I really didn't look closely at the list. I thought it needed 82
neos, but it doesn't. It only needs 72 neos - the other ten are
ceramic!

And how many did I get / order? Oh yeah, 82!

RTFQ.

Assembling it tonight and tomorrow with NEOS!

Purchased New Magnets

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 6:02 AM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Re: A source to buy the magnets.....found

I was able to buy two sets of them there last night...

>
> --- In pes_mxlo@yahoogroups.com, "rattleroutlaws" <rattler25@c...>
> wrote:
> > http://www.rare-earth-magnets.com/SearchResult.aspx?
CategoryID=21&KeyWords=Ring&All=True

Trying Replacement Magnets

From: "tip_alias" <tip_alias@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 7:54 PM
Subject: [pes_mxlo] Starting construction...

I've picked up the "hardware" to build the unit.

I could not find the recommended magnets, so I bought
some "replacement" magnets to try with the design.

I realize that the device will probably not work as I build it. I
say this because the gauss of these magnets doesn't come close to
those recommended in the plans. I went to Radio Shack and zipped
out - no parts. They did have some very small Neos that make the
magnets I have look degaussed! Maybe I'll scour the city tomorrow
looking for the right ones.

In the meantime, I'll use what I bought. Since the flux is less, I
figure the dimensions of the triangle as designed will be set way
too far apart for these magnets.

I'm staying home from work tomorrow to build this thing. I have
extra Plexiglas to glue the new magnets onto when I find them.

I have a base, a dowel, a bearing, etc.

Here's hoping!

See also

 

Page posted by SDA March 4, 2004
Last updated March 10, 2004 12:07:06 AM MST

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