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Re: Wireless Power for LEGO Trains?
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Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:54:53 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.geek, Dave Sterling wrote:

I know this is a long way off (think 2050) but, on Thursday, Intel revealed
prototypes of a new wireless power supply.

Having a physics background, I just have to say... [sarcasm] Tesla would be,
just, like... *so* surprised [/sarcasm].

I do wonder about the size of the receiver antenna and the transmitter, and
near-field effects. Having worked a very little with "magnetic" radios, this can
get tricky.

--
Brian Davis



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  Re: Wireless Power for LEGO Trains?
 
(...) There are several (numerous?) wireless power transmission systems in development. Electric toothbrushes were early adopters. Google "eCoupled" for a system aimed at eliminating the hassle of recharging all your mobile gadgets. Steve (16 years ago, 23-Aug-08, to lugnet.robotics)
  Re: Wireless Power for LEGO Trains?
 
(...) (URL) (16 years ago, 25-Aug-08, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, FTX)

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  Wireless Power for LEGO Trains?
 
I know this is a long way off (think 2050) but, on Thursday, Intel revealed prototypes of a new wireless power supply. If this ever comes to market, think of the possibilities! Battery powered LEGO Trains that never need to be charged! NXT bricks (...) (16 years ago, 22-Aug-08, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.trains, FTX)

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