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Pricing for John Bedini's "School Girl Radiant Energy Circuit and Motor"

This page is a mirror to the materials list minus the additional information it has. This page focuses on the prices.


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Materials List

The following is the list of materials required to replicate the Bedini School Girl circuit and motor as presented in this open sourcing project.

Parts, listed alphabetically.

Alligator Clips

Quantity 
At least four. A dozen recommended for experimental variations (e.g. hooking up output batteries in parallel).
Sourcing 
(get locally) estimated price local hardware store should have these)
recommended > Minute Man Electronics Jumper Wire Test Leads (http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/Jumper_Wire_Test_Leads.html) - "Heavy Duty 36" Jumper Cable Set Philmore # SA45" is just the ticket with five wires of 20 guage, with alligator clips on both ends, 36" inches long, five colors; just $5.79

Batteries, Rechargeable

Specifications 
6 volt rechargeable and 9 volt rechargeable
Quantity 
four 6-volt; 9 9-volt
Sourcing 
- BATT SEALED LEAD ACID 12V 12.0AH by Panasonic LC-RA1212P1digikey.com part number P230-ND (http://rocky.digikey.com/scripts/ProductInfo.dll?Site=US&V=11&M=LC-RA1212P1) $34.34 each.
- BATT SEALED LEAD ACID 6V 4.2AH by Panasonic LC-R064R2P Digikey part number P164-ND (http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Criteria?Ref=136970&Site=US&Cat=30147394); $8.66 each; $7.87 for 10; $7.09 for 24.

Bicycle Wheel Rim with Working Axle

Specifications 
24-inch would be fine. Bearings should be in good shape. Rotation should be fairly straight.
Price 
free (should be able to rummage one from junk)

Coil Spool

Specifications 
plastic, 3 inch diam. by 3 inches long, with 3/4 inch center opening.
Quantity 
one
Sourcing 
Radio Shack spool for speaker or soldering wire will work. Remove wire from spool.
Precision-Spools.com Solder Spools (http://www.precision-spools.com/precision-spools/plastic-spools.html) - In stock: 3.5" diam flange x 3" transverse x 3/4" bore opening. $0.20 each, $200 minimum order. [10 free samples coming]

Diode

Specifications 
recommended: 1N4001; 1 A, 50 V
Sourcing 
See Digikey.com part number 1N4001MSTR-ND (http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?Ref=212290&Row=34087&Site=US)
Estimated cost 
less than $0.50 each

Diode, 1000 Volt

Specifications 
1N4007 (1000 Volt; 1 Amp) [A sister component to 1N4001]
Quantity 
one
Sourcing 
See Digikey.com part number 1N4007MSTR-ND (http://rocky.digikey.com/scripts/ProductInfo.dll?Site=US&V=353&M=1N4007)
Estimated cost 
less than $0.50 each

Heat Sink

Specifications 
4" x 4" x 1/16" aluminum plate
Quantity 
one
Sourcing 
local recycler or junk yard.

Magnet Core (Welding Rod)

Specifications 
Welding rod; 0.042" inch diameter copper coated steel rod. 3 foot lengths. (will be cut to length of the coil spool
Quantity 
Get 3-5 lbs. (around 10 rods).
Sourcing 
Available at your local welding supply store (such as Oxyarc) or hardware store (such as True Value or Ace). Try also an auto parts store.
Estimated Price 
$0.70 per rod.

Magnet Wire for Coil Winding

Specifications 
#20 wire, coated. Can't have splices.
Quantity 
one length (450 turns is about 100 feet. 200+ ft roll recommended.)
Sourcing 
Marlin P. Jones & Associates 20 AWG MAGNET WIRE; stock #7255 WI (http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=7255+WI) - 150ft; 1/2 lb. $8.95

Magnet Wire for Trigger Coil Winding

Specifications 
#23 wire, coated. Can't have splices. Copper with high voltage coating.
Quantity 
one length (450 turns is about 100 feet. 200+ ft rolls recommended.)

Magnets

Specifications 
Ceramic 5; dimensions: 1" x 2" x 3/8" inches.
Quantity 
16 for a 24-inch wheel. Get some extra in case of breakage.
Source 
Magnet Sales & Manufacturing Inc. (http://www.magnetsales.com) - part number 21989; Ceramic 5, standard dimensions: 1.875 x .875 x .387 inches, 150,000 in stock ; $1.60 each for 20; $0.74 each for 200. $250 minimum. For smaller orders contact their authorized eistributor: Culver City Industrial Hardware 310-398-1251. $1.99 each for 20; and $0.89 each for 200.

Neon Lamps

Purpose 
To act as redirect for energy in case output battery is disconnected during operation of motor, to keep circuit from burning up the transistor.
Specifications 
Chicago Miniature Neon Base Wire Terminal T-2 65VAC .6mA NE-2
Quantity 
one
Make & Model 
A1A by Chicago Miniature (definite)
See also Lumex P/N GT-NE3S1025T, lumex.com (http://www.lumex.com/product.asp?id=1000657) Free sample
Source 
Mouser.com part number 606-A1A (http://tinyurl.com/65apu) Estimated Factory Lead Time: 1 week.
Estimated Price 
$0.38 USD each.

Resistor

Specifications 
680 Ohms recommended
Quantity 
one
Sourcing 
digikey.com part number 680W-2-ND (http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?Ref=228167&Row=136988&Site=US) - includes component spec information.
Estimated Price 
$0.23 USD each.

Super Glue

Specifications 
standard super glue
Quantity 
will need quite a bit to secure all the welding rods (e.g. four tubes of 3 gm)
Sourcing 
(most hardware stores and grocery stores should have it)

Transistor

Specifications 
2N3055 Transistor, 100V, TO-3 case; fully metal
Quantity 
one
Sourcing 
See Digikey.com part number 2N3055OS-ND (http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?Ref=217722&Row=71069&Site=US)
Estimated Cost 
$2.10 USD each

Wood (Stand)

Specifications 
plywood or solid wood
Quantity 
one sheet approximately 3' x 2' feet square by ~3/4" inch thick (to be cut into three pieces -- two for uprights and one for base)
two lengths of 2" x 6" or larger of about 6 inches long (to hold coil and stabilize uprights)


See also


- Return to School Girl Radiant Energy Circuit and Motor
- Other Open Sourcing Projects
- Return to PESWiki main page

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