Flywheel Battery

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[Vvardenfell_Outlander]

If Electroboom has taught me anything it's what a Full Bridge Rectifier does.

[GordonKindlmann]

If only there was someone on YouTube with a passion for full bridge rectifiers

[guilhermerocha]

I am starting to think Tom is obsessed with flywheels

[SirRebrl]

I had one of those levitating desk toys growing up. Mine had LEDs built in that were driven by the spinning of the toy, so it never needed batteries and would illuminate with bright red stripes when spun. The setup you've engineered is pretty awesome!

[maxzet]

i'm a bit sad that you didn't use a clip from electroboom for the "FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER"

[idroppedmypocket]

The good stuff is called “turned ground and polished”. It’s high quality, exact measurement on the o.d., steel rod. Try that for your axis.

[MrSputtel]

I wish this video was available, when I studied electrical engineering. It would have made understanding the concept a lot easier. This is hands down the best explanation of how a full bridge rectifier works, I've have seen. It's rare to see someone who can simplify things so that they are understandable yet not simplified so far that they are essentially wrong. Great job.

[sparrowhawk]

I can never hear the term 'full bridge rectifier' without hearing electroboom say it in my head

[jonnymiskatonic]

I'm glad that the captions heard what I did too. "Heavily inspired by this small toilet I bought off amazon"

[smartereveryday]

Dude I love your videos so much. Happy to be a Patron!

[ndps]

This is the first time I've gotten full clarity on a full bridge rectifier, you've earned my follow

[mickg]

This was the first time I've ever understood how a full bridge rectifier actually works.

[BaronParabola]

To straighten a shaft in a lathe : spin at around 500rpm. Start with about a hands width protruding from the chuck. Check for wobble and pull the bar towards you. You will feel the bar vibrate as you pull the bar past centre slightly. Do it the right amount and you will overcome the tensile strength of the material just enough for it to remain on center. Pull the rod out another hands width and repeat. Always check by rolling the bar on a known flat surface. Wet hands for extra lubrication.

[julianhahn]

Unitl you said "desk toy" I absolutly waited for you to explain, how you'll integrate all that in your bike! :D

[JonPrevost]

In 1995, I was a young "lad" just visiting a foreign country (England, London) for the first time, and wouldn't you know, the device displayed @ 1:38 had me captivated. I was only 15, but between this device and some lego's before a trip to Bath... amazing life experience. My grandmother took me and for some odd, but likely predictable reason, this kind of video triggers in me a great sense of appreciation. I wish you the best Tom. Lots of love and admiration for your efforts. I just hope you spend a fraction of a time wondering what some of your viewers have experienced... because it's pretty damn amazing to share these kinds of experiences.

[AsymptoteInverse]

Since I'm the "push it until something breaks" type, all I can think is "I wonder how fast it'd spin if he spun it up with an air compressor..."

[antondemeyer]

as someone without an engineering background but very interested in it, these visualisations of basic electrical concepts are really great !! Very easy to understand and nice to look at :)

[BlauerTeeLp]

I really want tom to short the whole thing so we can see how induction brakes work :D

[gravity]

Now you need circuitry to reverse the alternator, making it a motor to spin up the shaft. This turns it into an actual battery, storing external energy.

[didiwin]

I felt myself bracing for "FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER!" when it came up, Thanks ElectroBoom