hi i seen a program a few years ago where a guy had some wire formed into a ring he put a current into it and it floated, ive searched for info but cant find any, does anyone no what its name is or some links.
thanks adam

erm, really? i'm not convinced. i'd love to be corrected though

unless it makes some kind of repelling electro magnet...

[Edited on 15/12/09 by blakep82]

i think you may be refering to something known as an ionocraft or lifter?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifter_%28ionic_propulsion_device%29

Intersting. There things that shouldnt work that do. Such as the ball bearing motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_bearing_motor

the thing i seen was just wire wraped around so many times with an high voltage put into it and it made it float about 4 inch.
adam

wtf?! how?!

MIT Linky thing

Bored so had a scour through the MIT lectures, not sure if it's the one you were referring too?
Not quite sure whats going on as the sound is terrible and turning it up made my speakers pop/click loudly..

Oh, 44mins in to save you hunting

I need a warmer garage so I can spend time more constructivly, hehe


[Edited on 15-12-09 by flibble]

Linear Electric Motor?