Simplified Solar Pendulum OUbrads 2013-01-29 | Inspired by Magnetman2010 and Lidmotor, here is a solar pendulum you can make without special tools. Solar toy, 14g coated wire, key ring, magnet, and thread is all that is required to make this fun toy. Notice that the Solar Toy barely moves while the pendulum is very active.
LSJR and LEDs OUbrads 2014-06-06 | Playing with Lasersaber's Looper and Ringer Circuits. This video shows the LSJR lighting 50 LED's using Electronic Goldmine's tiny inverter transformer. I am getting terrific light output from this very simple circuit. For me, this one is a keeper. Have fun and thanks for watching.
Mini LSJR 3.0 - 1 AA Battery Powered OUbrads 2014-05-12 | This is a Super Joule Ringer Circuit by Lasersaber. Instead of the hand wound transformer that he designed for this circuit, I am using a 3 - 300 v inverter transformer sold by Electronic Goldmine. I am running this circuit off a single AA battery and lighting replacement bulbs for LED nightlights. I have run some light box tests as shown by PhysicsProf and finding this circuit to be extremely efficient. The LED lights used are rated at 0.9 and 0.57 watts. I am getting the best results with the 0.9 watt bulb. My worst reading is with the 0.57watt bulb and the 2n-3904 transistor. those results are 20% light output using 7.5% power compared to mains. I have not checked multiple bulbs in the light box yet, but suspect this should give even better results.I will continue testing with different voltages to see if results can get better. This setup is very stable, lights every time without heat issues. I was amazed this setup works so well and is so simple. Thanks for watching.
1st 3-D Printed Build - Franklins Motor OUbrads 2014-05-09 | This is my first attempt at building a 3D printed project. Thrilled to find out that I have access to a 3D printer at my local Public Library. Thanks to my very wonderful friend Marylyn for all her help in this project. If your Library does not have this service and would be interested, have them go to www.eolib.org for more information.
Success - High Voltage Induction Generator OUbrads 2014-04-25 | After trying different things for the last couple of days, I have an Induction type High Voltage Generator that I am happy with. It is a fairly simple build, most of my time was spent tweaking. This started out based on Lord Kelvin's Replenisher, But after modifying the collector pads and the exaggerated piece over the neutralizer brushes, it almost looks like it incorporates the induction rod found on A D Moore's Dirod. What ever the reason, I am very happy with the results and call this project a success. Thanks for watching.
1st attempt at building an Induction High Voltage Generator OUbrads 2014-04-21 | This Induction Generator is loosely based on Lord Kelvin's Replenisher. I have much to learn, but thought I would like to share some of the things I have discovered so far. I hope to get this working much better in the future and post updates. I have several ideas that I will explore. I also show my electrostatic motor operating wirelessly off of the Van de Graaff Generator. I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching.
Friction/Van de Graaff demo in high humidity OUbrads 2014-04-07 | This video shows both a friction high voltage generator and a Van de Graaff generator working in 90% humidity. It has been raining on and off for the last 4 days with heavy rain this morning. Thanks to TinselKoala and Lidmotor for sharing the carbon brush find and also to RimStarOrg for his excellent videos on the Van de Graaff. Just realized I forgot to show the Van de Graaff lighting a neon bulb, but it does. Thanks for watching.
Weight Drop Generator OUbrads 2014-02-19 | This build was to prove the concept of a controlled weight drop to power an LED. The build is extremely simple and did give the proof that I was hoping for. I learned a lot from this build and can see where improvements can be applied. A positive experience and well worth the effort. Thanks for watching.
DIY Battery Update OUbrads 2014-02-13 | Making DIY Batteries is still one of my favorites. While none of these are likely to power your home, they are fun to build and observe. Hope you enjoy.
Simple Electrostatic Motor - High Speed OUbrads 2013-11-28 | This is a simple electrostatic motor spinning at high speeds. On the video I show 1380 rpm, however I have clocked this rotor at over 1600 rpm. Thanks to Lidmotor and Lasersaber for their recent videos and reminding me that I had other experiments to try. Happy Thanksgiving to All and thanks for watching.
DIY Solar String Lights OUbrads 2013-10-30 | A very simple and fun project. These lights work great. Enjoy
Magnet Motors and Air Coils from Speakers OUbrads 2013-10-29 | This video shows some of my magnet motors driven by Air Coils harvested from old speakers. The motors start easier and run faster than when driven by the sewing bobbin 30 ga magnet wire coil. The circuit is from SMartCreations and I suggest you visit his channel for more information. The hematite sphere is one of my favorites as it takes an insane amount of time to spin down. Hope you enjoy this video and possibly got some ideas for building your own magnet motor.
SSG Experiments and Observations OUbrads 2013-08-01 | Building the Relay, PC Fan, and Stepper Motor using John Bedini's SSG Circuit. In this video I show battery charging, High Voltage charging, Lighting AC LED Bulbs and finish with magnetic gearing. I hope you find something interesting in this video and as always, many thanks for watching.
Carpet Slide in Estes Park Colorado OUbrads 2013-07-19 | Oldest Granddaughter takes Dad and Mom down the Carpet Slide. Memories and a great time.
Step by Stepper Simple Driver OUbrads 2013-07-12 | This driver circuit is a modified Imhotep Bedini SSG PC Fan Radient Charger. A simple search will result in the circuit. I pulled the Variable resistor (pot) out and it runs solely on 1 MJE13007 and 2 1n4007 diodes, Other transistors and diodes should work also. The neon shows the charging potential of this setup. The torque gets better as voltage is increased. The motor does not run when I get to 24 volts. The current draw is very respectible, and both motor and transistor runs cool on extended runs. Thanks to Lidmotor for posting to source for this motor and thanks to Slider for posting the PC Fan video.
90deg magnetic gearing OUbrads 2013-06-19 | This video shows magnetic gearing as shown by Lidmotor. Strong magnets and low friction rotors appears to be critical. I believe Dr. Jones, slider and others are also exploring ideas concerning magnetic coupling. Please look at their channels for more information on this projectThis video also shows an update on the emergency light project and the addition of solar charging.
Emergency Light Project OUbrads 2013-05-17 | This was a project focused on turning an old electronic device into something I could use everyday instead of ending in a landfill somewhere. This is a power outage emergency light that I modified. If you have any ideas on how to improve this project, I would like to hear your suggestions.
Solar Garden Candle Lamp DIY OUbrads 2013-05-04 | A very, very simple craft project that is a lot of fun and looks great too. Make them for yourself or give away as gifts. Great for demonstrating alternative energy to the young ones.
Franklins Bells OUbrads 2013-02-22 | This is my replication of Franklin's Bells. The design is from an image on Wikipedia. It is suggested that Ben Franklin used this for demonstrations concerning the Leyden Jar (capacitor) when lecturing. I am happy to have a replication of this device discovered over 250 years ago that was so important in the understanding of electricity.
High Voltage Clapper OUbrads 2013-02-12 | This video is a variation of Franklin's Bells. There are many terrific videos on how this works so I did not go into any of that here. What this video is showing is how not to build this project. I need to go back and come up with a different build design. I can only imagine that Franklin, Farraday, and others made the same mistakes, just like I did here. Please enjoy.
Stainless Steel / Epsom Salt Battery - Replication OUbrads 2013-01-07 | This is my replication of Lidmotor's Stainless Steel and Epsom Salt Rechargeable Battery. This is super easy to build and a wonderful cell to experiment with. I had no idea that it could be charged so quickly and last as long on the charge as it has. Be careful using too high of current and voltage when charging as it can put off considerable hydrogen. Thanks Lidmotor for this cell
SWES - Wireless Electricity Toys OUbrads 2012-12-15 | This was shown by Slider2732 a short while back and kits made available on his website thortzenergy.t15.org and I found it very interesting. I compared output on a blocking oscillator and it appears that additional wireless LED's do not draw additional energy than what is used to run the original circuit. Had fun turning this technology into some desktop toys.
LSJR3.0-Mod Easy LED 120VAC Bulb Inverter OUbrads 2012-10-13 | Lasersaber released his circuit for the 3.0 Joule Ringer. This is a one transister circuit with a hand-wound transformer. I substituted a ready made transformer and had decent results. The guys making the hand-wound transformer should have much better performance, but maybe this can be used as a baseline to compare to.
Low Power Blinking LEDs OUbrads 2012-10-02 | Found this circuit on the internet. According to the author, this circuit should draw about 20mA. I reversed the transisters and added larger capacitors and got the effect I am looking for with less than 1mA draw. Colored LED's have a higher current draw than the bright white ones. This is not a joule thief. Here is the site I got the circuit from: http://wild-bohemian.com/electronics/flasher.html
Lead Plate and Alum Cell Demonstration OUbrads 2012-09-11 | A replication of lidmotor's lead and alum cell. In this replication, I have made my own lead plates from fishing weights. This cell does not use sulfuric acid therefore it should not be nearly as toxic as a lead acid battery. This is a concept cell for study. Still, care should be taken when working with lead! I show this cell powering an electric fan and a whimsical blocking oscillator.
Water Battery Fun OUbrads 2012-09-04 | Showing the zinc copper tap water batteries and how long they have lasted and some fun things you can power with them. Also looking at some differences in oscillators. For low power applications: calculators, clocks, led's. etc., they are hard to beat. The simplest and cheapest power source I know how to build.
Boiled Potato Battery OUbrads 2012-08-20 | A cheap biodegradable electrolytic material for making low cost galvanic cells. My first replication used only boiled potato copper and zinc ~ and was only slightly better than my copper zinc water battery. The second attempt I added a pinch of sea salt to the potato while boiling and added activated carbon in the build. The cell is carbon, copper sheet, potato, and zinc in that order from bottom up. While voltage remained the same at 2.25 volts for 3 cells ~ the current went from 3ma to 30ma. A significant improvement. The motor has benn spinning for over 6 hours with no drop in current.
Water Battery and LED Fun OUbrads 2012-07-25 | Having a little fun with blocking oscillators and water cells (batteries). Trying for different light effects from the LED. Getting the most or neatest light from these very low power water cells can be a challenge. Thanks to YouTuber slider2732 for the circuits.
UFOs Asymmetric Motor Variation - It Works! OUbrads 2012-07-15 | In this build I eliminated the bottom commutator. I am very happy with the results and will move to a larger motor next.
Earth Light - Yard Decoration OUbrads 2012-07-09 | This was a fun weekend project. I already had the birdhouse but wanted to put a light on it. Some have calimed that this type of cell - magnesium and copper in the ground has lasted a couple years or more. Many thanks to slider2732 for helping me get the circuit running.
Easy Solar Flip Flap Pulse Motor OUbrads 2012-07-06 | A pulse motor about as easy as it gets. No solder or components, just gut a Dollar Store Solar Flip Flap toy. Thanks to magnetman2010 for sharing this idea. Makes for a fun desktop toy. Place this in a window that gets direct or indirect sunlight and watch it go.
Solar Electromagnetic Pendulum - Table Toys OUbrads 2012-06-25 | This was just a fun project. Makes for quite the conversation piece and everyone loves the pendulum. Building this on a box give a nice place for storing things. The CD Spinners are so easy to make and kids / adults really do like them, I have given many of these to friends and family.
Chemalloy Battery 1st Attempt OUbrads 2012-06-10 | My first attempt at replicating the Chemalloy battery. This should be called a cell since I only built one. The current seems high for the weak electrolyte used. I will monitor this cell to see how it performs
Air Core - Lynx Joule Lamp - Replication OUbrads 2012-05-18 | This is my replication of the Lynx Joule Lamp. In this video, I am showing different amp reading by varying the number of turns on the primary. While others are making more efficient replications, I wanted to show how the primary affects the current draw. Sorry, I ran out of memory on the camera, but the jest of information was captured. Please see YouTuber LynxSteam for more information. I hope you enjoy.
Quick and Easy Aluminum Air Battery OUbrads 2012-04-10 | In researching the various battery technologies, I came across the Aluminum/Air battery. This was too interesting so I had to give it a try. This is a design that I really liked. This quick and easy battery has been educational and fun. Thanks for watching.
Gravity / Crows Foot Battery meets Magnetic Levitation Motor OUbrads 2012-04-01 | This concludes my work on the Gravity / Crows Foot cell. In chemistry, this cell demonstrates the single reaction replacement. I will make a couple more of these for my homemade battery collection. After replicationg these cells, I can understand why they had such a long run in history.
Enhancements to diy Gravity Cell & Fun with Penny OUbrads 2012-02-28 | Trying to make improvements to my replication of the "Gravity" or "Crow's Foot" Cell. Also, having a little fun with the "Penny" oscillator by user "lidmotor." Hope you enjoy the video.
150 year old battery teaches depolarization OUbrads 2012-02-23 | In my attempt to learn about depolorization I made this 1860's version of the Daniell Cell. This variant is called the Gravity Battery or also known as the Crow's Foot Battery. Very simple to build, a wonderful teaching tool as well as a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.
Bioplastic Crystal Power Cell Update OUbrads 2012-02-14 | This is a follow up on the progress of using bioplastic as a solid electrolyte fro making Crystal power cells. So far, this project has exceede my expectations. Thanks for watching.
Joule Thief Inverter Desk Lamp OUbrads 2012-02-14 | Replication of xee2vids Joule Thief Inverter powering 120VAC LED's. This is two different circuits. These desk lamps are being powered by the USB port on my laptop, but can be powered from battery packs as well.
Bioplastic Crystal Power Cell OUbrads 2012-02-05 | This is an experiment trying to find a solid electrolyte for the Crystal Battery/Power Cell. Thanks to ibpointless2 and PlengFreeEnergy for their crystal recipe. Time will tell if this is an improvement or not. Thanks for watching.
Duration Tests Crystal Cells - Simple Water Battery OUbrads 2012-01-19 | While duration tests are running on several crystal cells I thought I would show you one of my ultra simple and very effective water cells. This is magnesium, copper, and tap water in an RX Bottle. Notice I placed O-Rings around the Mg to prevent shorting. This is nothing new, I really like these cells, when cared for correctly, they will last a long time. I have not killed one yet. Thanks for watching.
Power Cell Electrolyte - Lifetime Guarantee OUbrads 2011-11-09 | Having some fun on the bench with Lidmotor's Pancake Coil Steel Wire Joule Thief and different metals. Not shown, but works great with the penny circuit as well. Visit Lidmotor's channel for both circuits.
Hybrid Stove Top Crystal Cell OUbrads 2011-10-18 | This is a combination of 2 different build method going on at energeticforum. I combined ibpointless2 stove top cell with the Zinc Oxide work by DiveFlyFish. This cell is powering the Steel Wire Pancake Coil Joule Thief designed by Lidmotor.
Absence Make The Cell Grow Stronger OUbrads 2011-09-28 | Several members of the energeticforum.com (Bedini Earth Light) group have reported the cells gaining in strength when left alone. While not conclusive, this might be part of the reason.
Update - Crystal Battery OUbrads 2011-09-20 | Showing the work being conducted at Energeticforum.com on the Bedini Earth Light Thread. The first cell is ibpointless2 stove top cell powering lidmotor's penny circuit. Notince also that the cement cell is still working and also see the 3 water batteries. Those 3 cells have now reached their first birthday powering a red LED nonstop for a full year. Thanks for watching!
Crystal Cell with Chromium Oxide ala TT Brown OUbrads 2011-09-08 | This is a version of the crystal cell work at EnergeticForum.com. This cell has Chromium Oxide added and a different build method than some of the other cell being made. Enjoy
How I encase crystal power cells OUbrads 2011-08-11 | This is a quick overview of how I encase crystal power cells in liquid plastic.
glue cell powers pancake joule thief OUbrads 2011-08-04 | This is my version of lidmotor's steel wire pancake joule thief and ibpointless2's glue cell. Two of these cells in series with the pot turned up provides a nice bright solid looking light. Please visit their respective channels for detailed instructions. Thanks guys for the discoveries.
Replication - Lidmotors Steel Wire Pancake Joule Thief OUbrads 2011-07-22 | This is my replication of Lidmotor's Steel Wire Joule Thief circuit running at its lowest setting. Drawing only 9.7 microamps. The cement cell is quickrete/beach sand/chromic oxide. See more at energeticforum.com - bedini earth light thread. Thanks to Lidmotor - view his channel for original circuit.
