Here is a video to reference.
Simply put, I want to make one of these. I don't really have any experience with inductive motors, but I have been doing some research. What is happening in the video is that the metal egg is being spun by a rotating magnetic field created by, what I assume, is a 3 phase stator.
I would like to make something similar that could run off of a standard 120v AC outlet. From my research of tesla's egg, I should be aiming for 35 - 40hz. For the sake of simplicity and cost, I was thinking of using a single phase stator (or just connecting a 3 phase stator to a single phase power source) - granted I would physically have to start the object spinning before it would keep itself in motion...but that's ok if it avoids significant complications or expense.
The problem, as always, is that the devil is in the details. I really don't know what type of single/3 phase stator to get (size, energy ratings, etc) or how I can safely connect that to 120v AC outlet. Any information regarding what type of stator I would most likely need, where I can purchase/re-purpose one, or any information on how to properly do the wiring would be much appreciated.
Help this newb
* Video 2 (with other objects)
* Video 3 (with electronic controller)
Simply put, I want to make one of these. I don't really have any experience with inductive motors, but I have been doing some research. What is happening in the video is that the metal egg is being spun by a rotating magnetic field created by, what I assume, is a 3 phase stator.
I would like to make something similar that could run off of a standard 120v AC outlet. From my research of tesla's egg, I should be aiming for 35 - 40hz. For the sake of simplicity and cost, I was thinking of using a single phase stator (or just connecting a 3 phase stator to a single phase power source) - granted I would physically have to start the object spinning before it would keep itself in motion...but that's ok if it avoids significant complications or expense.
The problem, as always, is that the devil is in the details. I really don't know what type of single/3 phase stator to get (size, energy ratings, etc) or how I can safely connect that to 120v AC outlet. Any information regarding what type of stator I would most likely need, where I can purchase/re-purpose one, or any information on how to properly do the wiring would be much appreciated.
Help this newb
* Video 2 (with other objects)
* Video 3 (with electronic controller)
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