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Thank you luklev for your comment and subscription. This was one of my initial concerns when I did this project. As you indicated, these power supplies have discharge resistors that should quickly discharge the capacitors once disconnected from the AC line, but we don't know if they are working properly. I had already added a note on this, but maybe I should highlight it. A good idea would be to use electronic devices that have been unused for several days. Good luck.

Thanks a lot!

Well done!!! My Secret Compartment is also not very large and someone thought it was insufficient, your answer is concise. I vote for you.

That would be an excellent idea! In the case of the ATX, space is very limited and finding a place to stick the "Fake capacitor" is a challenge, however, on another device it would be very feasible. Also note that it will be an "excellent secret compartment" when the PCB tracks match all the top components. I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

I just added the notes. Thanks!

Thanks!!!

I don't think there is any danger at all, now if what you are trying to hide is very "valuable", remove the fuse and voila!This "dummy capacitor" does not connect to any electrical terminal and is completely dielectric. The only downside is that this ATX Power Supply will not be able to deliver all the electrical power for which it was designed. The other (REAL) Capacitor will take over the operation. The protections of this type of Power Supply will disconnect it in case of faults that can cause overheating, etc. Thanks!

Thank you! I will use this knowledge in my next project and I will share it in I MADE IT!

The quality of your Projects is impressive !!! I've learned a lot from you, thanks for that:)

Gracias!!!

Ich freue mich sehr, dass Sie dieselben Prinzipien anwenden, die mein Projekt gefördert haben. Wenn Sie den Rotor Savonius zum ersten Mal drehen sehen, sind Sie sehr zufrieden. Das Windpotential bleibt oft unbemerkt, aber es könnte die Lösung für viele der Energieprobleme sein, mit denen unser Planet konfrontiert ist. Vielen Dank für Ihre Ergebnisse!

Thanks for the info!!!

I really liked your Masha and the Bear lamp. My daughter also sees that cartoon. A little naughty Masha. Good luck.

Thank you! I really liked your "Masha y el Oso" lamp. My daughter also sees that cartoon. A little naughty Masha! Good luck.

THANKS!!!

I feel nostalgic. It was my first watch and it reminds me of great moments. Well done!!!

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment.

I loved this project! Have you thought about including some access to fill the reservoir without the need to unscrew the lid?

I just uploaded the files. If you have any problem, don't hesitate to contact me. regards

Of course I will help you! Since DXF files are intended for two dimensions, converting them to an STL file requires some extrusion. Stay tuned that as soon as I finish these 3D files I will post them right here as an update to this project. It would be very interesting for the community if you are able to print them and it works for you. You can also upload a photo right here and surely you would help many who like you are new to the CNC world but do have a 3D printer. regards

Thanks for all these suggestions. I appreciate that you spent some time giving me your ideas. Of course, I think it would be very feasible to use a camera at high fps and study the behavior of the fluid inside the impeller cavity. Can you imagine the impact it would have on technological development if a device similar to this could work safely without rollers attached to the impeller? As I have observed, the impeller begins its movement by touching one of the faces of the cavity, but when the water flows I think it takes off, apparently due to the appearance of some force on the back area of ​​the impeller that compensates the magnetic attraction between the magnets . In my results this happens at the distance that I recommend from 5 to 8mm approximately. Of course so far they are assump…

Thanks for all these suggestions. I appreciate that you spent some time giving me your ideas. Of course, I think it would be very feasible to use a camera at high fps and study the behavior of the fluid inside the impeller cavity. Can you imagine the impact it would have on technological development if a device similar to this could work safely without rollers attached to the impeller? As I have observed, the impeller begins its movement by touching one of the faces of the cavity, but when the water flows I think it takes off, apparently due to the appearance of some force on the back area of ​​the impeller that compensates the magnetic attraction between the magnets . In my results this happens at the distance that I recommend from 5 to 8mm approximately. Of course so far they are assumptions that must be verified at the empirical (experimental) level. Theme for a new INSTRUCTABLE, I think so. regards

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I think the important thing would be to consider latitude and not the earth's longitude where it is operated. Since the earth rotates on its axis, the East or West would translate into daylight hours. The operation of this prototype will depend largely on the light intensity incident on the solar panel and the angle of inclination of the incident rays with respect to its surface, in addition to other factors such as aerodynamic drag, mechanical friction etc. In conclusion it will work better in latitudes near Ecuador and between 10am and 11am (it may vary a bit depending on the season. Good luck with your project

I think the important thing would be to consider latitude and not the earth's longitude where it is operated. Since the earth rotates on its axis, the East or West would translate into daylight hours. The operation of this prototype will depend largely on the light intensity incident on the solar panel and the angle of inclination of the incident rays with respect to its surface, in addition to other factors such as aerodynamic drag, mechanical friction etc. In conclusion it will work better in latitudes near Ecuador and between 10am and 11am (it may vary a bit depending on the season. Good luck with your project

I don't think this toy car can roll well on snow. If you want that, I recommend you a much larger round solar panel and an electric motor with mechanical reduction. If you do not get a larger round panel, try to build a round base and paste an array of smaller solar panels on it. In the electrical connections between the solar panels, consider the electric motor you are going to use and do not exceed its maximum voltage. I hope this helps. I will be attentive to any other questions. regards

I think a 5 or 6. It shouldn't be complicated to replicate it.

Great!!! Have you thought about doing an Instructable for that project? I would love to see it in action. I had no idea of the true power of the Sun. It's amazing what can be achieved. I think solar panels do not give us the full idea because they are very inefficient. With solar thermal technologies it is different.

Thank you very much for your words and for sharing this design on Facebook. I hope many find it useful and can replicate it. Good luck!!

Thanks for the tip!Dark objects will heat up faster due to a higher absorption rate.I tried to make coffee with a black coffee maker but the parabolic dish was splashed with coffee during the process. I found a certain balance with the silver one.I can wait 12min but it bothered me more to have to clean the parabolic dish each time.By the way with the black Italian coffee maker I could make coffee in 7 minutes!Regards

THANKS!!!!

Thanks!