Magnetic Levitation (Pen Prop)

The video and picture above shows a Pen that spins forever -- because it is suspended by frictionless magnetic bearings. This is a classic science toy invented by Arvind Gupta.

This is a scripted, "kitted" first maker project to explore creative making.

Design Challenge: Build the Pen Prop/Magnetic Levitation with Frictionless Bearings described in the Arvind Gupta video and web site. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the Google Slide Show below.

Your final project post should include:

• Glam Shots of Pen Prop
• Videos of your Pen Prop spinning for at least 10 seconds.
• Reflection on what you learned - that is, tell me something you didn't know but learned from making this toy.