Magnetic Gear

Magnetic Gear

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This a magnetic gear that uses cheap household magnets, bearings, and fasteners to work. Assembly and Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbQCNUltI1g Hardware to Assemble: * 6082RS Bearings: https://amzn.to/2YJi1IK * Permanent Magnets: https://amzn.to/2ywS7xd * 8-32 1/4" Machine Screws: https://amzn.to/2SULXhI Magnetic gears have some unique advantages/disadvantages over regular gearing. * Very quiet and low friction since they don't require contact between input/output * Decoupling between input/output if the torque limit is exceeded * Generally only used for very low torque applications If you make it post a picture!

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