By,Justin Carland, Derek Hanson,

Indar Lange,Ryan Matsui

Overview• The Lifter is an asymmetrical capacitor which

uses High Voltage ( > 20KV ) to produce a thrust. • Basically a RC circuit• The Lifter works without moving parts, flies

silently, uses only electrical energy and is able to lift its own weight plus some additional load.

• Theories– Biefeld-Brown effect– Ionic-Wind– Electrogravitics

Block Diagram

Lifter

(Object)Power Supply

12V Battery

Team (viewers)

Battery Charger

Load

Power Supply

• Cost:250 dollars

• 35kV~over 50kV• Regulates

current (AC)• Converts 12V

DC in to AC out

Power Supply Diagram

Hurdles to overcome

• Getting it to lift fully off the ground

• Find the most efficient type of power source

• Find the most efficient physical design

• Lifter cannot carry own power supply

• Construction of the lifter is very tedious.

• Having the right distance between connections so lifter works properly.

Construction

Experiments • Verify payload capabilities

• Attempt to find maximum altitude

• Try to find verify a reference point for the maximum altitude

• Attempt to discover a reaction force for the observed forces acting on the lifter

Gantt Chart

Gantt Chart          

  5-Oct 19-Oct 2-Nov 16-Nov 8-Dec

Full Working Lifter In Process         

Testing & Troubleshooting In Process         

Collect Data & Experiment          

Engineer and Improve          

Questions?

THE END!