Two New Magnetic Toys

Firstly, we have an example of diamagnetic levitation. Diamagnetic materials are repelled by both the north and the south pole of a regular magnet. However the effect is a very weak one. Water is diamagnetic, and also a substance called pyrolytic graphite, which we show here.
With a small2 x 2 array of powerful neodymium magnets, it is possible to levitate a small piece of pyrolytic graphite. However this is a variant of that, and it involves an array of neodymium magnets, with small pieces of pyrolytic graphite floating freely above the array.
The second toy involved correlated magnets. This type of magnetism was only invented in 2008. Basically correlated magnets normally work in pairs, and have a complex arrangement of magnetic elements (maxels) on their surface; these can vary in size, orientation and location. In combination, the two magnets can be made to attract at a distance, but repel if they get too close (a combination of longer range and shorter range magnetic forces). In this example, the magnets are extremely hard to separate when they are in one orientation, but if you rotate them 180 degrees, they can be separated more easily.
We will probably see a number of applications in coming years for this very new technology.

[@soundslave]

That second one would be a nice door handle mechanism.

[@pesmobileuser2990]

soundslave yeah

[@vallesisrinivas]

Cool

[@RinSyuveil]

For about 5 year then the fluctuating heat and the constant connection of the magnets would slowly give out making it so even when they are in the (lock) position they would still be able to be pulled apart

[@nekopushyo]

@@RinSyuveil will it work with neodymium magnets? The door leading to our apartment is closed with neodymium magnets

[@markc7955]

@@nekopushyo Hi. Is it electric entry to the building? The magnetic bars around the door? More likely to be electromagnets rather than neodymium allowing you to open the door once you key your fob and the power turns off for a few seconds. Small magnets could used in the locking mechanism. If so my mistake. These would act more like clothes theft tags. Where a key would move a magnet to unlock the door. I’m probably over complicating it though

[@brentonalla1]

i love this guy, he makes kids toys seem like antiques roadshow, he's like super professional saying things like "i got a good amount of fun and playtime out of this" XD

[@jasonchambers9914]

yeah

[@StudentOfGod]

yeah

[@fuflang]

oh dear, I've come across another Grand illusions video. There goes my afternoon.

[@Nukestarmaster]

+fuflang One two minute video takes your entire afternoon, my dear sir, do you have time dilation problems?

[@jasonchambers9914]

ideot

[@fuflang]

Nuke clearly you're a Grand illusions noob. He does whole 15 min videos on entire parts of his collections.

[@jasonchambers9914]

i was not talking to you, i was talking to the person who said '2 minutes of your life' or something

[@rattandragon9104]

@@fuflang and there goes another afternoon

[@shiftinggearsnpassingqueers]

I watched one video... one video! Now he will never disappear and will be forever in my recommendeds.

[@retrocademedia-announcements]

Welcome to the club

[@cutemushrooms9655]

I stuck on this old man channel for like 3 months XD

[@aboid4960]

Same lol

[@angadgianirogers1844]

I just subbed to this charming old feller.

[@humanhuman5024]

Just mark it as don’t recommend channel Fuck you redditers

[@mattmoves5920]

I would have loved to see Tim and Bob Ross making a video together. Listening their calm voice together would make me sleep for months.

[@HyperManic1000]

Whelp. I got some news for ya, bud...

[@AnonYmous-rz5vr]

+HyperManic1000 1995, what a sad year.

[@jpena2404]

Matt Moves

[@valeriofauzzi8289]

Matt Moves

[@nathanleblancq4217]

Okay someone track him down and tell him yeah?

[@musmodtos]

I'm going through a harrowing divorce. When I'm sad and alone I watch Tim's videos and I'm relaxed and happy again.

[@kenjongkilawogg860]

Andrew Benham Hello good sir, how be your 2 years going?

[@tittyfarm]

I was just wondering the same thing.

[@mhkuntug]

@@kenjongkilawogg860 It's been 5 years.

[@kenjongkilawogg860]

@@mhkuntug Yes, now do you know how he's doing right now?

[@mhkuntug]

@@kenjongkilawogg860 I wish.

[@Geerterig]

100% of most comments. 99% jokes 1% ACTUAL comments.

[@stevonbakari3976]

what is this one?

[@biddyboo8]

It's in the 100%

[@BerkayTemiz]

My academic life is falling in pieces during covid and I am just watching these videos all the time

[@Misterlegoboy]

tim had the magnets in the stronger setup before he pulled them apart the 1st time he is much more powerful than he likes to admit

[@chrimony]

He had the magnetic field paper in between them the first time.

[@krzysztofbroda5376]

he hides his powers from mere mortals

[@artiction]

He toys with us mortals

[@alchemistendrew8865]

I'd be kind of afriad of that second toy. If you got even a little bit of skin stuck between those magnets, you'd be a big trouble.

[@VoodaGod]

Alchemist Endrew really not that big trouble i'd say

[@tittyfarm]

I'd say he's a sissy!

[@JeriDro]

mannequins in retail, their arms and legs are held together by strong magnets. I've pinched myself like you are saying and the pain is horrible, haha

[@1224chrisng]

@@VoodaGod have you tried it for yourself? if you have still have all 10 fingers, then I think not

[@davidb5205]

"I'm a very simple man. I see magnetic toys. I buy them."

[@trexmaniac4]

HOLY CRAP, I JUST REALIZED. If you have more neodyum (idk how to spell it) magnets, you could have forever airhockey :O

[@rockerseven]

Daniel Lewis lol i was about to post the same thing

[@nelly5954]

magnets demagnetise eventually unfortunately

[@gwentarinokripperinolkjdsf683]

@@nelly5954 it takes a long ass time though. but yeah entropy is a bitch

[@khalil2kh]

You can make it electromagnetic , it would be a cool project

[@gblargg]

It wouldn't let the puck move freely. The individual poles would bias its movements.

[@fireant202]

That second one seems like it has a lot of practical applications, for securing items easily etc.

[@kingmusic2292]

The first one is actually really ingenuitive. Those things float, want floating cars? make the magnets around 400x stronger and make the bottom of the cars out of that Graphite, and boom, floating cars. Next, deal with propulsion, and the ability to stop, etc.

[@fireant202]

I was referring to the twist and lock magnets. Seem quite useful.

[@xShazamboobam]

Vynl Scratch Because that wouldn't cause any problems at all..

[@Nexaes]

You heard about magnetic mono rail right?

[@C94Slim]

***** its impractical as the magnets under the car would have to be shifted in order to move the magnetic field to move the car. as you could imagine moving giant magnets isn't something we have the energy for. especially individually for personal use. >.>

[@granttoye5852]

This guy's the British grandfather we all want lol

[@jardex2275]

If you haven't already Tim, you should try the Shinkasen, or Bullet Trains in Japan. It uses the same principals as the first toy to keep the entire rail car hovering above the tracks. Without that friction holding it back, it can reach speeds of 505 km/h. You can reach pretty much any city on the main landmass within a few hours.

[@FrancisR420]

That's really fun I've never actually seen an analog levitation toy and had doubts that one even exists. It doesn't have the same locking effect as supercooled graphite I would assume

[@Tetokol]

Just started reading Flatland the other day, and it's really surprising to come across a reference to it so quickly after, considering I don't recall ever hearing about it before a couple weeks ago.

[@AirskiiMusic]

Ahh you should've held the green thing up to the matrix of magnets ;)

[@closeen8574]

Watching tim's video is like a daily routine for me

[@sgvpotter]

i want this guy as my grandpa.... he looks like so much fun to hang out with.

[@alexanderwalter2253]

I guess this magnet needs a little friend. As charming as Bob Ross but with a touch of physics. Love him!😍

[@mrbillfeng]

The way he said “wonderful” at the end.

[@MixonBro]

These videos really make me wish I was still a little kid.

[@casualbird7671]

Watching these is better than getting laid.

[@tittyfarm]

And I don't need a shower any more than I did when I started.

[@masterluisYTV]

u havent gotten laid then mate

[@perrywinklefartsniffer6630]

MasterLuis or maybe he's gotten laid enough

[@lilbenz.]

MasterLuis it’s been 5 years maybe he changed his mind ?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I remember when 2012 was extremely new as well...miss it, the MW3 and GTA IV days.

[@cameronp8836]

I don't know why but these videos are so relaxing I just love watching them

[@Jlastino555]

I think I've watched more than half of these videos. and I'm not stopping until I've watched them all

[@tasha2749]

Are you alredy watch all these vidio

[@tqft]

Hope you are still enjoying Tim, on a daily basis

[@Kevo216666]

Magnets are magic.

[@MrPartyWaffle]

Science*

[@Kevo216666]

Yes... but nice sciency magic. "Do you want to exchange this for a burning bush?" No.

[@locant23]

K Russell Jesus made it. Science is a lie.

[@mrpieguygameing3488]

supermarkets should put this in there floor so trolleys can flout

[@CDRaff]

All fun and games until some idiot kids eat them and ruin it for everyone.

[@jadeforest7924]

Christopher Raff 'MERICA

[@TommieDuhWeirdo]

+Christopher Raff BRING BACK BUCKY BALLS!!!!!!

[@Alluvian567]

As you may already know, Zen magnets won the case against the us government and magnet spheres are legal again. bucky balls and a few other companies folded, but zen is back in business and selling their wonderful magnet spheres again. Everyone who loves magnets should totally throw some money at them as thanks for winning that fight for us. I don't work for them, but I am so glad for what they did.

[@tittyfarm]

And they got taken back to court again for the same shit... but they beat them again for the last time ever! Hooray Zen Magnets! www.zenmagnets.com

[@DitziestDakota]

I drew up a science experiment similar to the first one back in elementary but i lost confidence, im really glad to see that it works even if i didnt design or build it. It still makes me overjoyed to see that i had similar ideas to science that works

[@ggboy1208]

That second Toy would be great for a magic trick, prove you can pull the Bars apart, then challenge a friend to attempt it and roll them round

[@Dev_599]

My like was for the " wonderful " at the end! 😂

[@_i0_]

I died of laughter when he said "Floaty Thingies"

[@YaoEspirito]

"Died of laughter..." That's what used to be called "I laughed..."

[@tgchan]

Looks like the CPU of Terminator :)

[@قناة_لحظة_إدراك]

What is the material that prevents iron from being attracted to magnets?

[@martinwairokpam7184]

He is like my fav grandpa that I never had.

[@RaystormTheWise]

I cant stop watching these videos!! D**:

[@linuxBlob]

Those wondering, yes they already do make locks that work on the exact same magnetic principal stated in the second toy. You can easily find examples on sites like Home Depot and Lowe's.

[@spaceshipable]

Our doors at work used a similar method but weren't that strong so you could yank them open even if they were locked.

[@linuxBlob]

spaceshipable Depends on where you live and what company you work for. Some areas have laws that say that the doors have to be able to be opened with enough force. In case of fire and what-not.

[@NesrocksGamingVideos]

Tim: not mentioning the characters align to the grid. Me: AAAAAAAAAHHHHRRGHH!!!!

[@maxzillagaming2458]

the 1st magnetic toy should use that mechanic to create an air hockey table that runs without any power or air! that would be a great table!

[@adamcarr2898]

someone should make air hockey that works like that, you will never have to plug it in

[@_gnit]

and this is how Marty's future skateboard could float.

[@Yourmomisbomb007]

This is how I talk after a few beers and a blunt

[@billstader8617]

You could use this to make a permanent air hockey table!

[@SirNilzey]

I thought so too. It's impressive how some people really let their creativity flow even when it's about something as simple as magnets.

[@fisslewine1222]

I love magnetic toys, as they illustrate we can change how we think about physicality and structures we build...

[@omegaindustry]

your videos are addictive.

[@St-hu3om]

- How useless is this thing? - Yes. - I buy it.

[@AI_Bot_Creator]

This man looks like Toy himself..........perfect for a role in Snowhite as a head dwarf kind.

[@AnDres-mj2xb]

And they are both... WONDERFUL.

[@redditmaster1879]

I don't think it's impossible to divide the magnets once joined. Strength is the key to solve most things (Sorry for bad english)

[@VoltisArt]

There are currently clamps designed with magnets which can be turned "on" or "off" with the twist of a handle. These can be used for things like attaching temporary work lights to metal surfaces. I'm not sure if they use a pair of this kind of magnets or simply a screw inside that pulls the magnet away from the steel base. I don't think this would be useful in any normal construction to replace stationary screws, but might be interesting as a toddler-proof cabinet latch.

[@ballzack1747]

Idk why, but i wished this old man to be my grandpa and tell me bedtime stories

[@nacoran]

I want to see this scaled up for air hockey.

[@anonymouscreep236]

If you are reading this comment, I would like you to know that I love magnetic toys too. Thank you for your patience.

[@Unmannedair]

Congratulations... you discovered the Halbach Array.

[@nobilismaximus]

The second toy is an example of a material which was presented in popular science a few years back. In the article they presented the concept of airlock door locking mechanisms based on this (I might have my wires crossed.... someone can google it)

[@thomasc1830]

First thing I thought of when you set up the floating magnets was Flatland!

[@connorcolquhou5845]

The second one, if expanded would be a great work out toy. Try and pull apart the magnets, good luck.

[@radiospines]

Can't ... stop ... watching ... his videos

[@Sivos909]

The second one seems like a fun gag toy. Tell your friends to pull it apart and when they can't, take it away and pull it apart yourself.

[@BraveLittIeToaster]

this guy's the James Lipton of toys.

[@thezeusfather]

" Wonderful "

[@kiiwikiori7542]

1:16 "and it's impregnated it" *wait what*

[@PendragonDaGreat]

I actually read something in Popular Science a couple years ago that described something similar being developed for quick-release, easily adjustable snowboard mounts.

[@pmishraofficial]

“Don’t go gentle into that good night...”

[@InterficioPupillus]

I want to see the last one hooked up to a crane to see how strong it really is

[@TheFerruccio]

A similar behavior can be found with the electric fields (as opposed to magnetic fields) in ceramics, and why ceramics can so easily snap apart once a crack forms.

[@fuddy2008]

Where is the floating stones in the little box on the site pyrolytic graphite stones that float around. Cant find it on the site or has it been discontinued?

[@Silhouex]

So in effect if we infuse street roads with electromagnetic wiring and the bottom of your car is the magnetic contraption does this not make hover cars?

[@osobliwynick]

It can be used to build some mechanism to open and close the door.

[@sumotaby]

They should replace air hockey tables with magnets.

[@ZSchrink]

I absolutely love both of these!

[@VoltisArt]

Graphite is made of carbon, which is non-ferrous (not containing iron) and therefore cannot be magnetic. This particular type is highly diamagnetic, which means it is repelled by magnets. Most materials have some diamagnetism, but it's stronger in this type of graphite. You may think of it as anti-steel, in regards to magnetism.

[@L00NGB00W]

Yep. The triangles were more lower class, unless they happened to be particularly acute. Then they'd be conscripted into the military.

[@redstoyotarunnerwithstri-hp9gm]

very cool that it hover like that!!

[@JohnLeaf]

you gave me an ideia of producing a hokey machine!! lol

[@darraghfay8587]

the first one could be useful for air hockey tables

[@cellics]

The second one may find many useful applications I think. Let the creativity role!!

[@Crayfish]

if it would be used as a lock, there would be strong demagnetizers to take care of it.

[@MrJonsound]

wow basis for magnetic switching that can be considered fail-safe, locks, remote switches, the floating one could be basis for vibration proof mountings and moving large objects by hand in floor of where-houses, road surfaces instead of wearing out rubber tires all the time and perfect braking for said vehicles and making collisions impossible on such roads, the applications are enormous

[@resurrectionx5952]

The first exemplar ice hockey is ages old I played it as a child like 25 years ago. It was a size of a ping pong table with floating ufo on top. The point of the game was scoring a goal to the opponent. It was simple and very fun very interesting feeling too to ping pong the ufo.

[@Admeralsarms]

Love your videos!!! yay!!! your an awesome person!!! lots of love from Los Angeles!

[@Nootson08]

I don't think he meant it to be used as a physical lock for something such as a padlock, but something you would use to lock things together, and then easily be turned to the unlocked position.

[@uawwildbob]

these coded magnet experiments are very interesting. I have seen one experiment where you get this magnetic locked position very simular to super conductors when at the proper low temperatures. I to date have not seen if there is a magnetic deterioration of the field strength if the masgnets are in the locked position for an extended period of time. I guess its a test that needs to be done and posted at some point. These magnets are much to exspensive for a large air hocky table

[@maxfynd1418]

Fascinating magnetic toys. Where can one buy the star magnetism box?

[@anotherperson956]

Females in flatland were lines, not triangles. Triangles were working class, the many-sided polygons were upper class, and "circles" were the priestly class. Book is definitely worth reading.

[@chinabill3375]

Yes, Jake i agree, nice and thx for sharing, i cant belive i totally missed to use this patten, i think i have those magnet thats float on it, gonna try to see if it work later....

[@Zentron]

The first one is a very old idea, but still awesome, I'm using the same idea to create a hoverboard... just need stronger magnets to hold my weight :D

[@alnmo1]

Try neodyum magnets

[@ItzJustJohn360]

I think of the twisting one, it matches one another's code/atom arrangement. It's connected straightly, but not allowing bends to occur, when turned to side, the atoms are not in tac... I'm just inferring.

[@wxeia]

These are absolutely fantastic, thank you Grand Illusions.

[@007bistromath]

They're not lines, though. A Flatlander couldn't live if nothing distinguished its outside from its inside. Lady Flatlanders are actually triangles with one side so short that they're hard to distinguish from lines.

[@demonhead]

nice little magnets

[@rolandmick5911]

are there hockey tables that use magen repulsive forces

[@rishabhbapat5824]

Roland Mick no, graphite is too brittle for that use, most tables simply use air jets.

[@justjohn2067]

the ones with the handles can come in handy with glass doors

[@WoWanate]

Wow, this is the best channel on youtube

[@chimeiteki47]

damn. wish my man gassed me up the same way Tim gasses up magnets :/

[@Kibaoftheleaves]

Oh, well yes. Everything does appear as a line to them by sight. They do have ways of telling each other apart by feeling, though. They describe scents, the sounds of their voices, the texture of their lines, and the degree of each other's angles to tell each other apart.

[@CloverFuchs]

That is a marvelous idea.