April 2016 Presentation → Introduction

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Let’s Build The S.H.O. Drive!
• This ^is a guide to a series of videos where I will construct the world’s first S.H.O. Drive.
• This will be the first drive motor in the world to have a coil that looks like an S, or an H, or an O, depending on which side you look from.
• S.H.O. also stands for “Side Hung Over”.
• What good is this for? The best way to know is to build one yourself and show it! So let’s begin!

Measuring devices

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Measuring Devices
(Equipment)
• This project involves many measuring devices, including analog and digital thermometers, a laser tachometer, a Milli-Ohm meter, an RMS meter, a LC meter, an Anemometer, a magnetic pole detector, and a metal detector.

Backup equipment

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Rechargeable Batteries
(Energy)
• Some of these devices come with non-rechargeable batteries. When these run out, they will need to be replaced.
• Where possible, rechargeable batteries will be used after the old batteries are used up.

Non-Rechargeable Batteries
(Energy)
• Some of the measuring devices require watch-type batteries, so for these devices, non-rechargeable batteries will be used.

Fuses
(Equipment)
• Most multimeters have built-in fuses. These fuses are designed to burn out when overheated due to excessive current.
• So as a matter of preparation, I have purchased compatible replacement fuses.

20 Amp Fuses
(Equipment)
• For 20 Amp protection, I purchased a 2-pack of Bussmann BP/ABC-20 20 Amp Fast Blow Fuses from Bussmann via Amazon.com

200 Milliamp Fuses
(Equipment)
• For 200 mA protection, I purchased a 5-pack of Bussmann GMA 200mA Fast-Blow Fuses from Divine Lighting via Amazon.com

Safety gear

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Fire Extinguisher
(Equipment)
• In a worst-case scenario, the project may catch on fire due to overheating.
• To reduce the losses associated with such a fire, I must have a fire extinguisher at hand.

Fire Extinguisher
(Equipment)
• So for basic safety requirements, I purchased the Amerex B500, 5lb ABC Dry Chemical Class A B C Fire Extinguisher from Amerex via Amazon.com

Safety Gear
(Equipment)
• For safety, I purchased SAS safety goggles, an SAS First Aid Kit, and FastCap Skins Gloves, which I found in extra large.
• I purchased these and more at a wood-working specialty store called Woodcraft.

Safety Gear
(Equipment)
• Since my wood-working operations will be limited to sanding and drilling small holes and grooves, I will use a Western Safety Dust and Particle Mask so as to not inhale any saw dust.
• I purchased this from a Harbor Freight Tools store.

Recording device and accessories

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Visual Evidence
(Protocols)
• After the S.H.O. Drive is built, tests will follow.
• The plan is to run extended duration tests, some which will run for hours, and others for days.
• An appropriate video recording device is required to provide a visual record for these tests as they happen.

Camcorder
(Recording)
• To provide evidence for these tests, I have purchased a Canon VIXIA HF R60 Camcorder from Canon via Amazon.com

Camcorder
(Recording)
• This camcorder can record up to 12 hours at normal recording speed and also has a time-lapse function to record video over several days, or more.
• It can capture video at 60 progressive frames per second.

Memory Card
(Recording)
• In order to record and save very long videos, I purchased the Transcend 128GB SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card from Transcend via Amazon.com

Adjustable Clamp Mount
(Recording)
• To record video at the desired angle, I have purchased the 13.4" Smatree Adjustable Jaws Flex Clamp Mount from Smatree via Amazon.com

Wide Angle Lens Kit
(Recording)
• In order to capture a wider angle of view in the video, I purchased a Wide Angle Lens Kit from ButterflyPhoto via Amazon.com
• The included .43x Wide Angle Lens provides a better approximation of human vision.