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Magnetic Gear
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This a magnetic gear that uses cheap household magnets, bearings, and fasteners to work.
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This a magnetic gear that uses cheap household magnets, bearings, and fasteners to work.
Assembly and Demonstration:
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