Saturday, June 9, 2007

Alas its time to work

Recently a friend and I have been deciding on a senior design project. We finally chose a wireless energy mod. Something that wows and involves some electrical engineering background.

The Goal - to build a wireless energy transfer mechanism using Nikola Tesla's method of electromagnetic radiation and fundamental power system principals.

Why? - It is a novel idea that can be completed in the duration of time we have. Wireless energy technology eliminates the need for having corded chargers and helps to allow devices to become waterproof. It involves real engineering design strategy with multiple design stages.

What? - We plan to build a set of AC/DC converters as well as a tuned air core transformer to transfer energy from one location to another.

How? - The device will be comprised of multiple stages. Parts will be made from wire wound components and off the shelf electronics.

1) AC-AC rectifier
2) AC-DC full bridge converter
3) DC 555 timer oscillator
4) Tuned Free air transformer
5) DC-DC converter (if necessary)

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