The "Magnetic Principle" : It uses same principle as the "Hamel Spinner". The destabilizing magnet on top is the "Hamel Spinner" & the first Cone that wobbles would equate to the smaller disc magnet and ball bearing. The Spinner wants to move in a circular path under the larger destabilizing magnet. That is in part why the cones Wobble. The cones want to seek equilibrium, but can only find it in a dymanic way!
This "Magnetic principle" device will, if built right, run for many thousands of years!
From 'Mythbusters':
Hamel Generator
The Hamel generator was designed by man "abducted by aliens," who then copied their designs. This was the most comical and complex-looking of the devices they selected. It used 1000 magnets lining 3 cones set inside one another. Unlike the other devices, it wasn't even capable of generating lift.
Tory: "I really wish the aliens were here to show me how to build this thing"
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