Mova Globe and Solar Mendocino

[icecruncher]

I saw the iPad thread and heard everyone talking about how great is was, blah,blah blah.

I think these are as useful and as cool.

They both use a version of a Mendocino Motor which is basically a free floating, self perpetuating engine that operates off solar cells.

The Mova globe appears to be basically a Mendocino that is encased in a globe that rotates.

Carl Cool Mendocino

YouTube - CarlAero Mendocino Motor Engine Levitating

Mova Globe

YouTube - Mova Globe


I've gotta get me one of each of these.
Just thought they were very cool and I'd share.

 

[nikokapo]

God damn you icecruncher, now I MUST have one!

Do one, make a tutorial or get roundhouse-kicked by my friend right here.

 

[GoRdOn_B]

That has got to be one of the Coolest things ive ever seen!!
<<< Want

 

[roddenberry]

Indeed, the mova globe thing would look great on my desk, I just found this link on the principle of operation of these things:
How Does a Mova Globe Rotate? | eHow.com
very clever bit of technology!

But at over $100 for the small ones, I'd rather spend this money on a laser, a tool or a measuring instrument.
- Robert

 

[nikokapo]

Indeed, the mova globe thing would look great on my desk, I just found this link on the principle of operation of these things:
How Does a Mova Globe Rotate? | eHow.com
very clever bit of technology!

But at over $100 for the small ones, I'd rather spend this money on a laser, a tool or a measuring instrument.
- Robert

The thing is, I think it'd be much cheaper to DIY it. I mean, it's 4 solar panels, some wire and some magnets.