HUGE Magnet VS Copper Sphere - Defying Gravity- Will a Neodymium Magnet Float Inside?

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  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight 3 місяці тому +11369

    Really clever idea! You might try painting the copper black and playing with the shutter speed of the camera to get a stroboscope effect that will make the copper look like it's not rotating so fast. Alternately do a really slow shutter speed so the cage is a blur and the sphere stands out better since it moves slowly

    • @DVSS77
      @DVSS77 3 місяці тому +328

      The stroboscope effect would be great to look at!

    • @terracar2003
      @terracar2003 3 місяці тому +69

      Hey, love your videos!
      I was curious as to whether or not you have considered making content about the potential uses of thermoelectrics in personal temperature control?
      Like a air-conditioning suit using that thermal fabric of yours alongside a thermoelectric cooling pad.

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 3 місяці тому +48

      Or put an optical sensor on the drive, place a slotted disk on the shaft, and use a LED lamp, so that the lamp only shines when there is a view into the sphere from the camera. Will need to be optical simply because magnetic will not work with that massive field. Copper sphere would be best also heavily plated with silver, to reduce skin resistance, or of course if it was cast entirely in silver as well, either pure, or alloyed with copper like coins, so you get a harder alloy, but still with lower resistance.

    • @dakken74
      @dakken74 3 місяці тому +14

      You should try a strobe lightand and try to match it to the shutter speed of the camera

    • @NapoleonThe12th
      @NapoleonThe12th 3 місяці тому +10

      You beat me to suggesting painting the magnet! It's fine, I'm already subscribed to you. I was going to suggest a bright blue paint to contrast with the red copper.

  • @twixerclawford
    @twixerclawford 3 місяці тому +6022

    The fact that the metal casting process you have is so precise that the pieces come out with obvious layer lines it inherited from the original 3D printed pieces is absolutely incredible!

    • @bundzmykhailo3733
      @bundzmykhailo3733 3 місяці тому +132

      I also saw thi! It's amazing. Looks like he printed it on some 3d printer from future (that can print precisely with melted copper)

    • @detijno4
      @detijno4 3 місяці тому +153

      I’m a goldsmith and we can pour metal to 0.2mm thickness. It’s amazing.

    • @stigmautomata
      @stigmautomata 3 місяці тому +96

      Copper is also notoriously difficult to cast and he didn't even mention it O_O

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 3 місяці тому +32

      ​@@bundzmykhailo3733 There are metal 3D printers, but from what I understand they are bulky and work way different to plastic printers.

    • @IndependantMind168
      @IndependantMind168 3 місяці тому +35

      This is called investment casting. Look up lost wax casting. Been around for a while

  • @matttgray
    @matttgray 3 місяці тому +4623

    7:55 YOU NEED TO CHANGE AXIS OF ROTATION - that slice is disrupting the eddy current / Lenz’s Law, and the orientation is exacerbating the issue. You're rotating the sphere around the poles, and the slice is along the equator. If you move the axis of rotation to the equator, it will allow for larger, more continuous eddy current loops to form.
    There’s a short titled “Can a non-magnetic material be stopped by a magnet?” by tamuphysastr that overviews this concept pretty well

    • @crains8087
      @crains8087 3 місяці тому +263

      Or have a different design for the copper sphere that allows the eddy currents to form. The structure of the sphere, with all those holes, is limiting the size of the eddy currents. Try a sphere with bands perpendicular to the axis of rotation. I'd also try it with the cylindrical magnet inside the sphere.

    • @HB-et5iv
      @HB-et5iv 3 місяці тому +111

      No rotating over the poles. The magnet will always turn to align its poles with the axis of rotation, i.e. so that it feels the lowest forces.
      For the same reason it starts rotating with the sphere until the speeds match, the eddy currents cease, and it stops levitating :(

    • @skywolfbat
      @skywolfbat 3 місяці тому +141

      It's 100% the shape. It's creating patterns in the eddy currents which want to follow the shape of the copper. Remaking the mold with a band like structure (Think a spherical set of jail bars that meet at the poles) might give a better result. Or, if you wanted to have the bars of copper going along the axis of rotation, clip them in a cage like formation with plastic bars running one way and bands of copper running the other.

    • @prestonburton8504
      @prestonburton8504 3 місяці тому +6

      very good!

    • @J.M.Bieber
      @J.M.Bieber 3 місяці тому +28

      What about counter rotating the two halves of the spheres

  • @ferminromerodetorres
    @ferminromerodetorres 3 дні тому +8

    I love your workshop. Your way and quality of video recording. How you work. How you talk. The patience you have.
    If it weren't for one... or rather two small, unimportant details, I could fall in love with someone so intelligent and a lover of science.
    And who also has money!

  • @glen1arthur
    @glen1arthur 3 місяці тому +2323

    The copper sphere is by itself just cool to look at.

    • @getoffamylan6844
      @getoffamylan6844 3 місяці тому +79

      Am I the only one that thinks copper and bronze look better than silver and gold?

    • @e1123581321345589144
      @e1123581321345589144 3 місяці тому +21

      @@getoffamylan6844 nope, not the only one, copper is my favorite look.

    • @WilliamCheung-h2c
      @WilliamCheung-h2c 3 місяці тому +10

      I want one!

    • @pikachu5188
      @pikachu5188 3 місяці тому +10

      Should it not read Neodymium sphere inside a Copper polygon. lol
      🐾 _Montréal 🇨🇦_

    • @Soren_Skarsgard
      @Soren_Skarsgard 3 місяці тому +3

      It's a soccer ball ⚽

  • @itzmetanjim
    @itzmetanjim 3 місяці тому +591

    11:01 when drilling at n rpm, put the camera to n/60 fps to make it seem like the sphere is not rotating

    • @GearboxEnt
      @GearboxEnt 3 місяці тому +21

      of have long-enough exposure time to fully blur the sphere at speed

    • @robspiess
      @robspiess 3 місяці тому +48

      The "sphere" has 60º rotational symmetry, so you can multiply that stroboscope by 6 (n/10 fps):
      60RPM = 6fps
      120RPM = 12fps
      300RPM = 30fps
      And use a short exposure time (with lots of light) so as not to blur the sphere to help it look stationary.

    • @jmquadros
      @jmquadros 2 місяці тому +3

      A stroboscopic light at 1/10 the RPM would give a better effect than changing the exposure, it would also be easier to synchronize with the holes of the copper sphere

    • @LeonardoG1981
      @LeonardoG1981 2 місяці тому +2

      @@robspiess I thought that if he matches the RPMs to the FPS it should be enough, because each frame would equal one rotation and would capture the truncated icosahedron on the same position every time, making it look stationary, so we should be able to see through one of the openings as if the truncated icosahedron was stationary.

    • @rudrodeepchatterjee
      @rudrodeepchatterjee 2 місяці тому

      I mean that's a surefire way to get it to look stationary,but given there is a symmetry in the icosahedron​, there are multiple sweet fps spots to get that effect. @@LeonardoG1981

  • @Xenocrii
    @Xenocrii 3 місяці тому +443

    I'm a simple man. I see gravity defying things. I enjoy. I like.

  • @SanctiFae
    @SanctiFae Місяць тому +6

    Huge thank you, for making this video!
    My 50cents:
    Quench the copper to increase the electromagnetic conductivity, yes this will influence the total size and possibly shape of the sphere, I would suggest doing this in multiple 'soft' stages, where you raise the copper's temperature and then rapidly cool it across several slowly increasing increments to maintain structural symetry as much as possible.
    There seems to be a definite need to play with lighting and the coloring of the sphere to better showcase the events, I think it would definitely make it look more awesome.
    I'd love to see you use this sphere in a future video where you showcase some interactions with its unique shape and ferrofluid.

  • @hitman1048
    @hitman1048 3 місяці тому +635

    Never seen such clean casting anywhere, Bravo

    • @pahom2
      @pahom2 3 місяці тому +4

      He sandblasted them

    • @Kryptic712
      @Kryptic712 3 місяці тому +5

      @@pahom2 even still, the purity is nice

    • @will_hudson
      @will_hudson 3 місяці тому

      @@Kryptic712 It's the temperature. He also didn't show if he removed any slag.

    • @justfun7322
      @justfun7322 3 місяці тому

      Plug in your Tesla Coil and let the magic begin

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому +1

      That is because he is not from china where all they do is turn out low quality defective crap

  • @dsndicmsa7141
    @dsndicmsa7141 3 місяці тому +4612

    This thing is going to create so many conspiracy theories when it's found in 2000 years in his basement.

    • @JB-fh1bb
      @JB-fh1bb 3 місяці тому +368

      Underrated comment.
      How many of the ancient mysterious artifacts were one-off experiments by one or two people?

    • @SyntheticFuture
      @SyntheticFuture 3 місяці тому +103

      By that time this would just be some "dumb ancient tech" 😅

    • @Anna-Sofia_L
      @Anna-Sofia_L 3 місяці тому +52

      @@SyntheticFuture nah, by then it will be forgotten and seem strange, just like the indian sound induced stuff 😂

    • @antonfidd3795
      @antonfidd3795 3 місяці тому +34

      @@JB-fh1bb yeah,like those dinky little pyramids and monoliths all over the globe. lol. Maybe just a little different. no?

    • @harlequinems
      @harlequinems 3 місяці тому +57

      Just give it to a flat-earther or area 51 fanatic now and watch the conspiracy theories fly 😂

  • @gordonmorrow4720
    @gordonmorrow4720 3 місяці тому +378

    I think we just witnessed a rather impressive collection of skills and imagination. Well done.

    • @JayKay-d5p
      @JayKay-d5p 3 місяці тому

      @@gordonmorrow4720 truly

    • @MyFamilyDisownedMe
      @MyFamilyDisownedMe 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому +6

      Today, a skilled craftsman like him is a rare and dying breed

    • @ladyperson9462
      @ladyperson9462 3 місяці тому

      ...and tools!

    • @PsyoPhlux
      @PsyoPhlux 3 місяці тому

      @@ladyperson9462 His video editing skills and body cam are just as impressive

  • @steveJacob-vz3wp
    @steveJacob-vz3wp Місяць тому +8

    Your pre-visualization, planning, industriousness, and execution are astounding and beyond admirable. Please start a
    Bill Nye/Beakman-esque show so you can share what you’ve got. My son and I would LOVE it. Keep it up Captain. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @MrDavePed
    @MrDavePed 3 місяці тому +1289

    Try using a somewhat smaller spherical magnet. Something with less mass. Very cool !

    • @poelmeister
      @poelmeister 3 місяці тому +40

      Underrated comment.

    • @mylivingsky
      @mylivingsky 3 місяці тому +7

      Yup!

    • @mando719ad
      @mando719ad 3 місяці тому +6

      I'd use a small magnet.

    • @MichaelBransonCoach
      @MichaelBransonCoach 3 місяці тому +21

      hollow sphere supermagnet? Even a bunch of those bucky ball magnet toys of tiny magnets on a thin sphere would be cool

    • @jawa7609
      @jawa7609 3 місяці тому +16

      Cast a thinner/Sand down the inner circumference of the chew toy?
      Make larger holes in the sphere?
      Weaker magnet?
      My thinking is the Hall Effect is overwhelming the power of the magnet because of the volume of copper. Even at slow speeds, there's too much resistence being generated by the sheer volume of copper in relation to the volume/effect of the magnet. In other words, Too much flour, not enough eggs in the cake.
      Try a larger area around the magnet, a smaller magnet, or less total copper around the magnet via larger holes. One/all of them are your solution. Find a ferrous sphere magnet and see what happens! I bet you could do higher speeds purely because of the MUCH weaker interaction between the materials.

  • @BunkerSquirrel
    @BunkerSquirrel 3 місяці тому +211

    The layer lines showing up in the cast is not something I was expecting. Really a testament to how effective and precise your methods are. Well done!

  • @lamMeTV
    @lamMeTV 3 місяці тому +322

    I love that you keep all the "repetitive" dialogue in the video. Makes brain feel good. The ceremic slurry, FUSED sillica sand, vitrify the shells, melt out the plastic etc. etc. My personal favorite are the Petrobond videos where you compact the sand and cut out a path for the metal to flow into

    • @manitoba-op4jx
      @manitoba-op4jx 3 місяці тому +21

      the real value is anyone can just click on his video for the first time and not have to hunt down the names of products and tools

    • @guser436
      @guser436 3 місяці тому +3

      First time seeing this channel so it's very nice

    • @baomao7243
      @baomao7243 3 місяці тому +4

      The video has a slightly hypnotic, ASMR quality to it. Now make into a long loop where at the end you set down two copper icosahedrons right next to two you’re just starting…then loop the video. Make the run time total if, say, 60min.
      ✅ASMR-induced sleep:
      Mission accomplished !

    • @jaydencrawford7054
      @jaydencrawford7054 3 місяці тому

      ​@@manitoba-op4jx 😂

    • @dougsbir
      @dougsbir 3 місяці тому +1

      Would it work using transparent aluminium?

  • @TheVertigo361
    @TheVertigo361 Місяць тому +2

    A man of focus, commitment and sheer friggin will.

    • @justfun7322
      @justfun7322 Місяць тому

      Yeah, and almost assembled
      The Thermonuclear Reactor Core

  • @Alexandermhinton
    @Alexandermhinton Місяць тому +91

    I cannot believe how good the cast turned out. Shared the link with a buddy who manufactures out of PLA for a US company. Very impressive work!

  • @mixmeow
    @mixmeow 3 місяці тому +175

    Using a smaller ball and thinner copper structure would allow the ball to float longer. You and the audience would be able to see the interaction better, making it more satisfying and dramatic! Then, you may even be able to spin the copper at full speed with and motor or drill and get a fully centered ball!. I’d love to see this!
    Not to take away from this amazing video!!

    • @johnpauly5524
      @johnpauly5524 3 місяці тому +3

      Thinking smaller lighter ball… maybe even hollow?

    • @mixmeow
      @mixmeow 3 місяці тому +8

      @@johnpauly5524 - Yes, lighter ball, but since the ball is a magnet, I’m not sure it can be hollow. Does anyone know if this particular magnet can be made hollow? This could create a new generation of fidget toys!

    • @trutwhut6550
      @trutwhut6550 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@mixmeow
      Maybe? Neodymium is basically charging metal to get magnetic effects but it'd probably reduce the magnetism.

    • @mixmeow
      @mixmeow 3 місяці тому +2

      @@trutwhut6550 If it was possible, I’m thinking he’d eventually calculate and discover the magnets strength to weight ratio. If so, we’d have an awesome follow up video!

    • @JacksonKillroy
      @JacksonKillroy 3 місяці тому +1

      A smaller ball aka a baller. Get down to south central LA.

  • @rangerBlu
    @rangerBlu 3 місяці тому +162

    The quality of your casting alone deserves a subscritption (and you'v earned mine). Well done!

    • @Geda.gede.gada.gadaoo
      @Geda.gede.gada.gadaoo 3 місяці тому +1

      The exact reason why i subscribed as well

    • @extremechimpout
      @extremechimpout 3 місяці тому

      Best i've ever seen

    • @Ottee2
      @Ottee2 3 місяці тому +1

      Just mad fabrication skills. Very impressive.

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you did. This man is a Genius amongst lazy fools

    • @fruitgums
      @fruitgums 3 місяці тому

      You've

  • @Incorruptus1
    @Incorruptus1 Місяць тому +1

    I love it that you put effort to analyse your own ideas and the craft to make it happen. To learn and improve skills is really fun. I'll be forwarding this video to a few friends, they might like it even better than I do :D Good luck with your projects!

  • @Rascal77s
    @Rascal77s 3 місяці тому +228

    I think the coolest effect is remotely turning it with the 2nd magnet. If you made another stand with the 2nd magnet with a crank handle to turn it, and a housing for the 2nd magnet to hide it from view, it would be a fun trick when you tell people to turn it. Don't tell them ahead of time what is actually going on and it will trip people out.

    • @SHADOW.GGG-
      @SHADOW.GGG- 3 місяці тому +15

      gearbox drive,no touching parts?

    • @SplatterEffectGaming
      @SplatterEffectGaming 3 місяці тому +9

      It would be like magic! Lol! Of course, anything that someone doesn't know how it works could seem like magic too.

    • @RydinSmith18
      @RydinSmith18 3 місяці тому +5

      I could trick my friend so good!😂

    • @richarddunn588
      @richarddunn588 3 місяці тому +3

      I believe you are really on to something hear try cooling it down and see what effect you can create. By looking at the replies you've gotten, you've got a good potential for brainstorming this concept, However do not listen to Most highly educated Individuals it'll just slow you down.

    • @robspiess
      @robspiess 3 місяці тому +8

      He could make a wooden base that contained a rotating magnet to "wirelessly" rotate the "sphere".

  • @mikecohoe3983
    @mikecohoe3983 3 місяці тому +119

    I've never commented on a video before, So here goes.
    Firstly that copper sphere is really nice, well done.
    Now mount that circular magnet under a wooden table and attach it to a motor so that it's rotation reacts with the sphere on top of the table. That would look super COOL.
    10 / 10 from me.

    • @Bart-uo5xg
      @Bart-uo5xg 3 місяці тому +2

      U mean the cylindrical magnet? Yes, please. And how bout the cage sans spindle "walking" across the table?

    • @louienoble4179
      @louienoble4179 3 місяці тому

      frequency of green or opposite colour rotation wavelength

    • @FozzieBrown
      @FozzieBrown 3 місяці тому

      So was this a trick video?

    • @pacomoreno577
      @pacomoreno577 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@louienoble4179I don't think so. Just part of the routine in order to get an idea of a certain project that needs some figuring out like any other project. In other words, experimenting, which is a genius routine when figuring things out is at hand

  • @AnoAssassin
    @AnoAssassin 2 місяці тому +123

    11:46 For me this remote rotation was easily the coolest part of this video and I'd like to see more of it, more talk about it, that's so rad

    • @markthesharpener7028
      @markthesharpener7028 2 місяці тому

      Its just friction/resistance. Hes flipping the poles so the other magnet flips to match and turns the copper

    • @norbertwu8389
      @norbertwu8389 2 місяці тому +6

      maybe put the 2nd magnet on motor & see what happened next?

    • @numbers93
      @numbers93 2 місяці тому +1

      @@norbertwu8389I thought the same! A motor would make it easier to adjust the rpm to precisely what’s needed for the ball to float stably

  • @thecopperiris
    @thecopperiris Місяць тому +10

    11:05 accidentally opens a portal to another dimension 😂😂

    • @ithinkfast
      @ithinkfast 11 днів тому

      Yeah I agree😂😂😂 let the unknown be the unknown 🤣🤣🤣

    • @cvdubz2960
      @cvdubz2960 6 днів тому

      Im ok to go, im ok to go, im ok to go
      Few will get it lol

  • @Cameroony
    @Cameroony 3 місяці тому +110

    I think one of the coolest parts of your video is actually the casting method you used! I have never seen that before. It makes me want to try this!

    • @ShadowMage3D
      @ShadowMage3D 3 місяці тому +6

      It's called lost pla casting. I've seen it used a few times in videos

    • @DJMetalstone
      @DJMetalstone 3 місяці тому +6

      I do feel you want to wear some kind of mask with fume protection. No experience on this here but I can imagine the molten plastic residue on the bottom would have produced like some toxic fumes burning to that I feel and it might still be lingering in there plenty when you open it up. Just trying to look out for preventing health issues that's all :)

    • @prestonburton8504
      @prestonburton8504 3 місяці тому +1

      me as well!

    • @ShadowMage3D
      @ShadowMage3D 3 місяці тому +4

      @@DJMetalstone you should wear a mask when in the room with any 3d printer. They all give off fumes. But with burning off the pla, you're going to be doing that outdoors, anyway, unless you're crazy, so fumes will be less of an issue.

    • @DJMetalstone
      @DJMetalstone 3 місяці тому +1

      @@ShadowMage3D well when he opened it up wouldn't the fumes get out right in your face ? Just wondering. Since it seems all is kinda trapped inside untill you open it up to keep the heat in. At least that's what it looked like.

  • @grandlotus1
    @grandlotus1 3 місяці тому +81

    Normally, I am very impatient with UA-cam videos - I'm a cut to the chase kind guy. THIS video is well worth watching from start to finish. Bravo!

    • @OutlawTV89
      @OutlawTV89 2 місяці тому +1

      that thing doesn't defy gvavity - bcz there is no gvavity! In this Universe laws of Thermodynamics cannot be broken, its just how it is.

    • @grandlotus1
      @grandlotus1 2 місяці тому

      @@OutlawTV89 Good luck with defending your thesis.

    • @OutlawTV89
      @OutlawTV89 2 місяці тому

      @@grandlotus1 I don't need to. Laws of theromodynamics are doing it for me. You cannot defy that. End of story

  • @MagikosEksMaikhina
    @MagikosEksMaikhina 3 місяці тому +65

    Very cool build and process!
    I also gotta give you props for the details you put into your sound design- most people won't notice it consciously, but you can feel it.

    • @---do2qd
      @---do2qd 3 місяці тому

      I noticed this too, really well done.

  • @nelsonfeliciano9717
    @nelsonfeliciano9717 25 днів тому +3

    Practical use of idea: miniature scale prototype. Hollow Copper tube 10ft long 10inch diameter. Inside on walls of tube place equally spaced negative to positive strips of magnetism equivalent length of copper tube. The passenger capsule will be the ultra powerful spherical magnet. Process of motion. Copper tube is to spin at a constant. Electric current is to run in the strips in the Copper tube. Each end of the Copper tube is to have a repelling force for the magnetic sphere aka the passenger capsule. Thus creating hyper-velocity from point A to point B. Congratulations. You have invented . A new transportation system.

    • @luis96xd
      @luis96xd 10 днів тому

      I would love to see it, miniature scale prototype

    • @darrylpender867
      @darrylpender867 9 днів тому

      Did you just explain the transportation device in the movie, "Contact?"

  • @ericsoucie2865
    @ericsoucie2865 3 місяці тому +297

    9:58 Attach a motor.

  • @daveansell1970
    @daveansell1970 3 місяці тому +170

    Because the sphere is polygonal magnetically the magnet will see a bumpy surface, the join line being down the middle will make it even worse because the magnet only 'sees' loops of copper as electromagnets, and the join line breaks lots of loops of copper which ought to be there. This will make the centrifugal force problem much worse as the magnet is being effectively grabbed by the bumps.
    I think you could get the effect you want by making the sphere out of a series of copper rings held together by something non conductive. That way the symmetry isn't broken and the ball should levitate smoothly.

    • @andrewsteinhaus8267
      @andrewsteinhaus8267 3 місяці тому +7

      Bussard fusion

    • @TheConspirateWarrior
      @TheConspirateWarrior 3 місяці тому +14

      Yes, probably a non polygonal circular surface would work better ... Still, I'm positively impressed

    • @ebaab9913
      @ebaab9913 3 місяці тому +5

      I think you may be on to something here; but I see half (slightly less than) circles connected together in end caps with copper screws

    • @purplebooger6410
      @purplebooger6410 3 місяці тому +6

      What if it was just a copper hollow sphere with holes drilled into it to see inside or slots cut out?!

    • @bananabaton
      @bananabaton 3 місяці тому +3

      What if it was more like a tyre or just a ring?

  • @thebusdriver_gaming
    @thebusdriver_gaming 3 місяці тому +51

    10:10 you should program a motor and expiriment with different speeds to try and get the ball to stay in the center of the truncated icosahedron

  • @TheOriginalMrGreen
    @TheOriginalMrGreen Місяць тому

    1:49 That was the ... only trades themed fondue montage I've ever seen. Well played (jazz and all)!

  • @jameslong9921
    @jameslong9921 3 місяці тому +12

    When I worked in a foundry, casting art pieces in bronze via the lost wax method predominantly, we used a compressed air gun with a small jack hammer like fitting to press against the sprue and vibrate the silica shell off of the actual piece thereby saving it from damage, and I can confirm that large pieces of shell falling off was most satisfying, as well as revealing the treasure inside of course. Great to see you doing it in what is essentially a backyard operation. We were a relatively small company and also made a lot of our own equipment including our furnace made inside an old 64 gallon drum.

  • @popofouad
    @popofouad 3 місяці тому +119

    Actually as it is have many holes , this really reduce eddy cuurent as resistance gets larger in the sphere thing and so the the magnet can not have the suspension force like in a solid cylinder so i think this is the most you can get out of it
    Also the split between the 2 Half's of the sphere reduce eddy current and increase resistivity as there is a layer of air between them ( even if they are touching it is higher resistant that the copper it self )
    But awesome design non the less

    • @jjones2582
      @jjones2582 3 місяці тому +17

      I wonder if "stripes" with a few supporting cross members instead of hexagons would have been better.

    • @unknownxy8026
      @unknownxy8026 3 місяці тому +7

      @popofouad in my opinion the gab between the spheres reduces the current, maybe it would help, if he would use solder to close the gab (but you have to be careful, magnets doesn't realy like heat)

    • @mduckernz
      @mduckernz 3 місяці тому +5

      @@unknownxy8026The sphere is not a magnet. It only becomes one momentarily, when a magnetic force changes within or around it. So it should be totally fine to solder it

    • @PomlacAvdu
      @PomlacAvdu 3 місяці тому +4

      I agree I think the split may be effecting it significantly, those two sides need to be brazed together

    • @gearhead1302
      @gearhead1302 3 місяці тому +8

      Best comment. The eddy's are being cut where they would naturally lie and it changes the properties. It need to be solid. Gonna have to look inside another way. At least you can hear if it's floating.

  • @cyborgcoyote3251
    @cyborgcoyote3251 3 місяці тому +47

    That's all kinds of cool, well done!
    Ideas:
    1) Suspend the magnet in the middle of the sphere, then spin the outer sphere up with the drill before releasing it. Might get more levitation that way.
    2) With the entire system spinning, hook up a voltmeter to the outer sphere and see what kind of voltage it generates.
    3) Consume cookies.

    • @calmonnier2512
      @calmonnier2512 3 місяці тому

      You might need to make the stand connector piece metal to have somewhere to connect but the voltmeter is such a good idea.

    • @angelramirezisea
      @angelramirezisea 2 місяці тому +1

      #1 is what I was thinking: Point some air jets to the magnet to make it levitate and remove the initial friction between tha magnet and the cage.

  • @MickeyNutz54
    @MickeyNutz54 22 дні тому +2

    A lot of prep work goes into this experiment. What did you do with that copper sphere afterward? That's a piece of art!

  • @okolenmi7511
    @okolenmi7511 3 місяці тому +169

    11:46 - this is more interesting than floating sphere for me

    • @sleeplessdev7204
      @sleeplessdev7204 3 місяці тому +5

      Agreed, I'm surprised the small magnet is able to rotate something so heavy from such a distance.
      I'd love to learn more about how that works!

    • @sleeplessdev7204
      @sleeplessdev7204 3 місяці тому

      And will the small magnet still rotate the sphere if it doesn't have the spherical magnet inside?

    • @DanielJacksonisbiggerinside
      @DanielJacksonisbiggerinside 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@@sleeplessdev7204the small magnet is acting on the large magnet, the copper sphere is only moving because it goes out of balance when the magnet moves.

    • @ghost_ship_supreme
      @ghost_ship_supreme 3 місяці тому

      Maybe it can be used for wireless mechanical gear?

    • @doctoroctos
      @doctoroctos 3 місяці тому

      Put it on a scale and spin it

  • @Grueneaxiom
    @Grueneaxiom 2 місяці тому +369

    A NEW HAND TOUCHES THE BEACON

    • @xs1l3n7x
      @xs1l3n7x 2 місяці тому +14

      I started skyrim again yesterday!

    • @Grueneaxiom
      @Grueneaxiom 2 місяці тому

      @xs1l3n7x same!!

    • @TimothyDeThaey
      @TimothyDeThaey 2 місяці тому +18

      Listen! Hear me and obey!

    • @Grueneaxiom
      @Grueneaxiom 2 місяці тому

      @@xs1l3n7x same!!

    • @41KeplerB
      @41KeplerB 2 місяці тому +18

      A foul darkness has seeped into my temple.

  • @yoface2537
    @yoface2537 3 місяці тому +141

    6:38 those print lines were hilarious, made it look like you 3D printed copper

    • @The_Govermnent
      @The_Govermnent 3 місяці тому +35

      Me omw to be a 2047 3d printed copper merchant called Ez Nazir

    • @Y2KNW
      @Y2KNW 3 місяці тому +14

      @@The_Govermnent (starts etching a complaint letter onto stone)

    • @elephaux5671
      @elephaux5671 3 місяці тому +11

      Shows how fine the resolution of the casting medium was!

  • @doublebrewski1855
    @doublebrewski1855 16 днів тому

    The end product is cool and all... but your manufacturing process is truly impressive.

  • @000Krim
    @000Krim 3 місяці тому +20

    This really deserve a second part, the copper sphere is a cool project on its own

  • @calinfx270
    @calinfx270 3 місяці тому +23

    When sandblasting away the ceramic cones that lead to the sphere, if you blast them in a spiral you could get nice ceramic lamp pieces, candleholders and so on. Cones and cylinders lend themselves to very nice spiral making

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому

      the possibilities are endless

    • @JohnPick-i1y
      @JohnPick-i1y 2 місяці тому +1

      Hope you can demostrat that the series found in Roman artifact aare actually wood fired heaters small twigs rock slab base rock surround as heat sink very little smoke vidio please

  • @sambecker2045
    @sambecker2045 2 місяці тому +40

    I've seen many videos. Your subject matter is impresive. You have mixed foundry with physics and video production all together with your own experience and interests. You have captured me as a follower.

    • @TheGeorgee
      @TheGeorgee Місяць тому

      That's a very insightful comment. Thank you.

  • @karenfabec3173
    @karenfabec3173 23 дні тому

    I LOVED WATCHING THE ENTIRE FABRICATION PROCESS AND PONDERING ITS ANTIGRAVITY IMPLICATIONS!

  • @user-bc1dk5uz7z
    @user-bc1dk5uz7z 3 місяці тому +60

    1:55 get out of my mind 😂

  • @jester17282
    @jester17282 3 місяці тому +64

    For the ceramic being as hard as it is, it seemed like you were just blowing away fluffy marshmallow with the sand blaster. That was very satisfying to watch.

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому

      Yes that puzzled me also. Ive used a sandblaster many times and never had it that powerful to blast through ceramic material like that

    • @manyhammers5944
      @manyhammers5944 2 місяці тому +1

      I cut through basalt with coal slag in mine.

  • @smichal52
    @smichal52 3 місяці тому +74

    3:14 Broly is that you? :D

  • @gigaus0
    @gigaus0 13 днів тому +1

    Incase it hasn't been brought up, make the inner space larger. Either thin the shell or just make it bigger, give the magnet more space, and time, to fall and thus be slowed.

  • @Serbianguy432
    @Serbianguy432 3 місяці тому +28

    A brilliant and entertaining piece. I defy anyone who starts watching this video to look away - you simply cannot. As soon as the video started I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen. As usual, the videography, lighting, editing, and narration were superb. It is always such a pleasure to sit down and spend a few minutes watching a true artist work. Bravo.

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому

      A true artist amongst all the other you-tube jerks

  • @eefalzer
    @eefalzer 3 місяці тому +35

    Idea: Get a motor you can precisely tune the rotation speed, and a strobe light triggering every 72° of the shaft rotation.

  • @jkkarkar
    @jkkarkar 2 місяці тому +55

    Rotating the copper sphere with the other magnet is something akin to a differential. Very cool.

    • @rossbrumby1957
      @rossbrumby1957 2 місяці тому +2

      Magnetic torque converter- could make one with variable magnetic proximity so as to be a clutch/torque converter in one. Good for a gokart.

    • @gaersofwar
      @gaersofwar 2 місяці тому +1

      A dutch company called Zytec makes an industrial coupling with a magnetic and a copper disk to make a coupling with no physical connection between the motor and the driven part.

    • @SashaInTheCloud
      @SashaInTheCloud 2 місяці тому

      Don't show this to Dyson. We will end up with really odd vacuum cleaners labeled with pacemaker warnings.

  • @sheikhakhtarhussain3518
    @sheikhakhtarhussain3518 22 дні тому

    U r a brilliant mechanical engineer....... This video made me remember my metal casting and welding lab in college..... Super likes

  • @vladimirpain3942
    @vladimirpain3942 3 місяці тому +18

    This must be one of the coolest casts I've seen.

  • @adrasx6999
    @adrasx6999 3 місяці тому +23

    I haven't seen a cast look as good as this. That ceramic and sandblastic really did the trick

  • @minhattran1127
    @minhattran1127 2 місяці тому +323

    Bro creating the hex core💀

    • @trevoncowen9198
      @trevoncowen9198 Місяць тому +12

      😂 made a a mega tron spark

    • @fleshborg
      @fleshborg Місяць тому +5

      What if he can't keep the 2 hemispheres perfectly parallel?

    • @ProwersEdits
      @ProwersEdits Місяць тому +9

      Arcane fan spotted

    • @CYRUSMAXIMUS0000
      @CYRUSMAXIMUS0000 Місяць тому +3

      Totally hex tech will be next

    • @John-ce6gt
      @John-ce6gt Місяць тому +2

      Victor nation how we feeling

  • @devalagrifarman
    @devalagrifarman 17 днів тому

    so cool. so much comment, i dont have time to read all but i have suggestions: 1. spin it vertically. 2. make the copper structure thinner for better visibility. 3. different copper structures.

  • @momomunsta8887
    @momomunsta8887 3 місяці тому +21

    I love that you can see the layer lines in the copper

  • @sigisalmen2399
    @sigisalmen2399 2 місяці тому +17

    Use a in frequency adjustable stroboscope light in complete darkness while it's rotating. That brings the copper sphere to "stop". Not only for the camera but also for your eyes.
    Great project, thanks 👍🏻

    • @souljaboy.6668
      @souljaboy.6668 Місяць тому

      he needs to just use a laser pointer and hook it up to a steady programable motor

  • @AllyAna-rv4nj
    @AllyAna-rv4nj 2 місяці тому +106

    Okaruunn , your other one is here

    • @miya6472
      @miya6472 2 місяці тому +17

      lol did not expect a dandadan reference here

    • @morozka4534
      @morozka4534 2 місяці тому +3

      I did

    • @verboani
      @verboani Місяць тому +2

      @@morozka4534 same

    • @FALKONDX
      @FALKONDX Місяць тому +1

      only enter to search this comment, i leave in peace xD

  • @sgsayavedra4519
    @sgsayavedra4519 7 днів тому

    This man is so talented i the use of tools and resources. Wow! Standing applause.

  • @craigmonteforte6111
    @craigmonteforte6111 3 місяці тому +17

    WOW those Castings did come out great !

  • @Chromevulcan
    @Chromevulcan 3 місяці тому +57

    @4:25 You said, "Fortunately, most of the time it does (work out)." There's nothing fortunate about it. It's due to your meticulous planning and execution that it all goes well. It's one of the things that I appreciate about your channel.

    • @Michael-bn1oi
      @Michael-bn1oi 3 місяці тому +1

      It's a simple turn of phrase

  • @make.anything
    @make.anything Місяць тому +13

    Great idea and even better execution. What a beautiful object! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @davidbrown5301
    @davidbrown5301 Місяць тому

    You probably already know that what they previously termed the vacuum of space/dark matter is now known as boundless/ endless energy interacting with other energy of the same origin.
    That helps me to understand a little better.
    I'm fascinated by your work. Thank you for that insight.

  • @sethherrin45
    @sethherrin45 3 місяці тому +105

    8:51 ANOTHER HAND TOUCHES THE BEACON!!!

  • @wa4aos
    @wa4aos 3 місяці тому +6

    YT just served your channel to me for the first time, as far as I know. As an electrical engineer, this was very interesting to watch and learn from. Thanks !! and yes, I am subscribing !

  • @rainerzufall1337
    @rainerzufall1337 3 місяці тому +39

    7:38 you can build a Nunchaku out of these - Copper BruceLee 😀

    • @jamilateef6392
      @jamilateef6392 3 місяці тому +3

      1972 end of life

    • @BlueBlaze_Offical
      @BlueBlaze_Offical 3 місяці тому +3

      or keep them and recycle for another time copper is used!

    • @Jixzfp
      @Jixzfp Місяць тому

      It is a good idea personally I would do it but I don’t have all the equipment

  • @ilyakuryakin4639
    @ilyakuryakin4639 Місяць тому

    Good accomplishment there. Someone has already suggested a stroboscopic light to make the housing appear stationary, but you should be able to synchronise the rotational speed with your camera frame rate to give the same effect.

  • @sambamuel
    @sambamuel 2 місяці тому +121

    WHAT IS THAT MELODY??!?!?!!

    • @jackiesharp973
      @jackiesharp973 2 місяці тому +7

      Bro I was thinking of sigma from overwatch 2 also. My man. And also, an American cow hand! Has this dimension shifted time scales?

    • @sambamuel
      @sambamuel 2 місяці тому +12

      @jackiesharp973 THE UNIVERSE, IT SINGS FOR ME!!!!!

    • @jackiesharp973
      @jackiesharp973 2 місяці тому +2

      @@sambamuel reduce your expectations to zero

    • @joshuadennis2931
      @joshuadennis2931 2 місяці тому +1

      It's from dying light , if your asking about the sweet drum and bass beat

    • @jackiesharp973
      @jackiesharp973 2 місяці тому +1

      @@joshuadennis2931 what are you talking about? We're talking about a game

  • @MartinTedder
    @MartinTedder 3 місяці тому +39

    I'm trying to imagine how far we as a species would have become if all videos on UA-cam were like this instead of what it is now.
    It shows curiosity, experimentation and result. Everyone who saw this is a better person because of it.

    • @dbzkings2626
      @dbzkings2626 3 місяці тому +3

      You also have to think it was playing with his dogs' toy that gave him the idea. The best ideas come from the strangest places.

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому

      Im glad to see something other than another free energy machine

  • @JE-zl6uy
    @JE-zl6uy 3 місяці тому +106

    Sigma from Overwatch: "That music.... it's playing again."

    • @shao03-yt
      @shao03-yt 3 місяці тому +15

      I was searching for a comment like this , and i wonder why you dont have that much like

    • @Aether564
      @Aether564 3 місяці тому +5

      het universum zingt voor mij

    • @pacomoreno577
      @pacomoreno577 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Aether564oh it does indeed. Im glad you guys are here by the way. I was beginning to think I was riding solo here

    • @AJ_Steele
      @AJ_Steele Місяць тому

      Finally, my people! I’ve been searching for too long😂

  • @karlthemel2678
    @karlthemel2678 23 дні тому

    You could use a strobe light to make the magnet seem to float in the centre. You could link the setup to a small wind turbine for quieter propulsion.

  • @AllenKnutson
    @AllenKnutson 3 місяці тому +8

    Visionary stuff man. Great to see the mix of 3d printing and ceramic preliminaries.
    1) Make the interior of the truncated dodecahedron spherical rather than polyhedral. That is, start with a sphere and poke nice holes in it.
    2) Once you have a better setup with the drill spinner, match the rotation to the shutter speed so the cage isn't visibly rotating.

  • @PlayNowWorkLater
    @PlayNowWorkLater 3 місяці тому +13

    That is one of the coolest projects I’ve seen on UA-cam. Nice job!

  • @19squids81
    @19squids81 Місяць тому +9

    I can't believe how heat resistant that ceramic shell is. very cool process. and great video!! thanks for sharing!

  • @twoworldspodcast
    @twoworldspodcast 19 днів тому

    Nice! To see it better, you could try a uniform copper structure with larger volume with larger voids.

  • @warrendarress6901
    @warrendarress6901 3 місяці тому +6

    Amazing craftmanship and patience!

  • @evanplanas7505
    @evanplanas7505 3 місяці тому +25

    I like the Idea that a Hotline Miami type soundtrack is always playing INSIDE your sand blaster. 😂

    • @Gortall
      @Gortall 3 місяці тому +2

      More Cyberpunk I'd say. 🤔

    • @aljazslemc9569
      @aljazslemc9569 3 місяці тому

      ​@Gortall yeah, that sand blaster is stuck on the cyberpunk start screen 😂

  • @thegoat9219
    @thegoat9219 2 місяці тому +71

    Nah leave Okarun's balls alone man

  • @jacobholton6435
    @jacobholton6435 11 днів тому

    This is really cool, to fix the magnet falling issue if the copper plugs went inside of it a little more it would give the magnet something to grab onto when spinning, or don't have them be copper at all.

  • @chrisbrown4295
    @chrisbrown4295 3 місяці тому +8

    Try freezing the magnet. Reduce the magnet size about 1/3. Fill the holes with copper plugs, every other one, gradually take out one at time, spin, see if fully covering the sphere increases resistance.

  • @crescentfade
    @crescentfade 2 місяці тому +6

    Okay, so the making of the sphere was so very satisfying. Well done.

  • @SarcastSempervirens
    @SarcastSempervirens 3 місяці тому +6

    This is extremely cool! I adore passion projects like this, going to all the trouble just to glimpse a few seconds of something you predicted could happen. Worth it! Subbed.

  • @barryoser
    @barryoser Місяць тому +1

    I love what your are doing.....Over the top ....we can learn even more...please continue...I am interesting of the results.

  • @LoudenGriffin
    @LoudenGriffin 2 місяці тому +22

    So many people are saying to use a motor while here it is he is using a drill 10:32

    • @casper6014
      @casper6014 2 місяці тому +1

      A drill is just a motor designed to drill/screw

    • @timothinking9855
      @timothinking9855 2 місяці тому +2

      A motor will hold it at a consistent speed.

  • @fusola9612
    @fusola9612 3 місяці тому +10

    Dude just randomly designing Satisfactory-Warp Core... thingy sh*t...

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому

      that sphere will take you to where no man has gone before

  • @AlanW
    @AlanW 3 місяці тому +6

    If you figure out an ideal speed, you could try synchronizing that with a strobe for filming the effect.
    The left over sprues could be made into candle sticks!
    Use the torroidal magnet attached to a motor to spin the sphere at just the right speed to make the magnet levitate?

  • @ThumbBandit04
    @ThumbBandit04 Місяць тому

    This looks like something that would be good for occupational therapy or physical therapy with someone working on their hand and wrist grip strength. The way you describe all the ball doesn't react to the way you expected to would be perfect for the little fiber muscles. Even if it's not with such expensive material but making one out of a gel like you said it feels like would be helpful.

  • @nickbrunelle2472
    @nickbrunelle2472 3 місяці тому +14

    The magnet might float better if the two halves had a more ideal electrical connection. The eddie currents are probaly being interrupted at the seam. Maybe some more filing or you could TIG weld them together. This is really cool reguardless.

    • @KafshakTashtak
      @KafshakTashtak 3 місяці тому +1

      I thought about him welding or brazing them. The problem is that the heat will spread quickly through the copper, and that might anneal the magnet.

    • @whome9842
      @whome9842 3 місяці тому +1

      @@KafshakTashtak Some conductive putty might help increasing the contact area.

    • @HarveyJay-qw2gk
      @HarveyJay-qw2gk 3 місяці тому +2

      @@KafshakTashtak Use regular solder or silver solder, lower temp than brazing or welding. if the seams are tinned before soldering it will go quicker with less chance of major heat adsorption.

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому +1

      Would it help to solder the two half's together?

  • @-RedSerpent-
    @-RedSerpent- 3 місяці тому +8

    Make a base with a rotating magnet (hidden) at the right speed so the chamber spins with nothing connected to it, with a floating ball inside. I think that would look really cool.

  • @benevolentdictator2315
    @benevolentdictator2315 3 місяці тому +4

    I so wish my brain could be this creative, precise and accurate

  • @Otabek.Abdulloh
    @Otabek.Abdulloh Місяць тому +1

    Wow you just did all of it for us thank you!
    Interesting video!!!

  • @johnhammonnull1357
    @johnhammonnull1357 2 місяці тому +38

    Bro. Watching Dan da dan then seeing your thumbnail. It's too much 😂. Great video!!

    • @glitchergames
      @glitchergames 2 місяці тому

      I actually binged the show in a day

  • @6Twisted
    @6Twisted 3 місяці тому +40

    0:28 does that make contactless bearings possible? What's the drag like?

    • @bread6957
      @bread6957 3 місяці тому +4

      I think bro is onto something

    • @Everfalling
      @Everfalling 3 місяці тому +31

      No because the eddy currents generate heat in the metal.

    • @Andrew-vr5bb
      @Andrew-vr5bb 3 місяці тому +9

      Would probably melt itself if it went too fast

    • @bread6957
      @bread6957 3 місяці тому +2

      @@Andrew-vr5bb just don't go too fast

    • @mduckernz
      @mduckernz 3 місяці тому +11

      Contactless, yes, drag-less - no.
      Magnetic bearings already exist, this is just a derivative of one

  • @chris_blake83
    @chris_blake83 3 місяці тому +11

    Noticed when you were trying to get a better camera angle that the axis was a copper tube. Not sure how practical or if possible but it would be good to have an endoscope camera within the axis tube to get the internal view when it’s rotating.

    • @rogerd4559
      @rogerd4559 3 місяці тому

      what if you had an endless copper tube with that ball in it? Would the ball stay perpetually suspended?

  • @davidhasslehoff4726
    @davidhasslehoff4726 Місяць тому +1

    Work on adjusting the speed and power settings on the drill you might be able to get it at the right revolution to achieve what you're after 😉 love the video can't wait to see where it goes

  • @robinson-foundry
    @robinson-foundry  3 місяці тому +43

    What do you think will happen? And if you’re enjoying the video, don’t forget to hit the 👍- it really helps the channel out!

    • @glen1arthur
      @glen1arthur 3 місяці тому +1

      Maybe try a larger copper "sphere" or a smaller magnet.

    • @seanbaker1627
      @seanbaker1627 3 місяці тому +2

      A strobing light will give the effect of outer sphere not turning so you’ll be able to see inside easily. Similar to a camera shutter making a helicopter look like the blades aren’t spinning.

    • @glen1arthur
      @glen1arthur 3 місяці тому

      @@seanbaker1627 Great idea!

    • @eduardovazquez6817
      @eduardovazquez6817 3 місяці тому

      soccer ball

    • @glabifrons
      @glabifrons 3 місяці тому +3

      You should induce the spin using an external magnet like you did at the end, but using a motor to spin the external magnet. This will keep the magnetic poles perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cage. The inner magnet would then be spinning the cage rather than the cage spinning the magnet. It should float nicely then.

  • @SameAsAnyOtherStranger
    @SameAsAnyOtherStranger 3 місяці тому +10

    Kinda cool when a channel I've been following out of interest in metal casting commits to building an experiment that attempts to demonstrate a physics principal.

  • @ahobimo732
    @ahobimo732 3 місяці тому +6

    That copper isocosawhateveritscalled is freaking gorgeous! Beautiful work.
    Also, your tool collection kills me with envy.

    • @glen1arthur
      @glen1arthur 3 місяці тому

      @@ahobimo732 his skill also.

  • @ihtsarl9115
    @ihtsarl9115 28 днів тому

    You have demonstrated a sophisticated mould creation and casting and polishing thank you for this video