Maglev equipment rack

Mutley666 · 9th February 2006, 01:09 PM

I had the idea of using these wonderfully powerful neo magnets, to create a floating equipment stand/platform.

The theory is to use the repelling force of 2 (more needed for the final product) neo magnets place N pole to N pole to float a shelf capable of supporting equipment (CD/AMP etc.)

The question is would this work and how can I calculate the amount and size of magnets needed to lift a certain weight?

Any comments would be helpful!

jcx · 9th February 2006, 05:27 PM

have you considered reading the refs in Self-centering Magnetic Suspension?
its on this page after all, kind of suprizing your SEARCH BEFORE YOU POST didn't find it

9th February 2006, 01:09 PM	#1
Mutley666 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sunny Birmingham	Maglev equipment rack I had the idea of using these wonderfully powerful neo magnets, to create a floating equipment stand/platform. The theory is to use the repelling force of 2 (more needed for the final product) neo magnets place N pole to N pole to float a shelf capable of supporting equipment (CD/AMP etc.) The question is would this work and how can I calculate the amount and size of magnets needed to lift a certain weight? Any comments would be helpful!

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9th February 2006, 05:27 PM	#2
jcx diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ..	have you considered reading the refs in Self-centering Magnetic Suspension? its on this page after all, kind of suprizing your SEARCH BEFORE YOU POST didn't find it

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