Hey guys, new to the forum,
I just wanted to share with you my Hoverboard display that actually uses magnets to achieve levitation. My inspiration came from an instillation piece I saw a couple years ago by an artist named Nils Guadagnin who was able to achieve the same effect. I used an electromagnetic kit that has a lazer stabilization technology in it to get the magnets in place. Each magnet can hold about 2-3 pounds of weight while still maintaining levitation. The board can handle around a 5 pound object to be placed on top of it while floating. The board is a foam version, which works the best with the magnets. Had to mod the magnet enclosures in order for the stabilizing sensors to be exposed to the bases. This is a work in progress and I plan on making a nice platform to hide all the electronics in. So in the end the board will be floating in place on a pedestal. Alternately, one magnet can be used, which would allow the board to spin displaying all sides of it. The board will continue to spin until another force is acted upon it. I will post pictures below and a link to a small video I made. I think this is the perfect way to display this particular prop. Thanks for looking
My real hovering Hoverboard display - YouTube
I just wanted to share with you my Hoverboard display that actually uses magnets to achieve levitation. My inspiration came from an instillation piece I saw a couple years ago by an artist named Nils Guadagnin who was able to achieve the same effect. I used an electromagnetic kit that has a lazer stabilization technology in it to get the magnets in place. Each magnet can hold about 2-3 pounds of weight while still maintaining levitation. The board can handle around a 5 pound object to be placed on top of it while floating. The board is a foam version, which works the best with the magnets. Had to mod the magnet enclosures in order for the stabilizing sensors to be exposed to the bases. This is a work in progress and I plan on making a nice platform to hide all the electronics in. So in the end the board will be floating in place on a pedestal. Alternately, one magnet can be used, which would allow the board to spin displaying all sides of it. The board will continue to spin until another force is acted upon it. I will post pictures below and a link to a small video I made. I think this is the perfect way to display this particular prop. Thanks for looking
My real hovering Hoverboard display - YouTube
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