Created on 25 Sep 2019
A supportless alternative to the space elevator
Part | Cost | Quantity | Total |
SCR 1200V 172A TO-94 TO-209AC | $46.61 | 1 | $46.61 |
Another high voltage switch | |||
5/16" ball bearings | $9.85 | 1 | $9.85 |
Steel ball bearings for energy transfer | |||
Capacitors | $26.86 | 5 | $134.30 |
Capacitor bank for energy storage | |||
IGBT | $10.66 | 2 | $21.32 |
For creating an AC voltage | |||
Better Diodes | $1.02 | 10 | $10.20 |
Diode for ensuring no reverse conduction | |||
22 AWG, 750 ft spool of motor wire | $41.75 | 1 | $41.75 |
Wire for coiling the transformer | |||
Bridge Rectifier | $17.17 | 1 | $17.17 |
Making DC from AC | |||
Diodes | $2.34 | 8 | $18.72 |
Potential Diodes for Rectifier | |||
Project Totals: | 29 | $299.92 | |
Track 2 Base Budget: | $250.00 | ||
Preferred Vendor Budget Bonus: | $50.00 | ||
Remaining Budget: | $0.08 |
We also tried to source some transformers for the charging circuit. Trying to stay away from using the wall power!