I recall that someone cleared up the Radio Shack claim (it might have been Jack Durban) and stated that SM got his components at a local electronics supply store. This would expand the possibilities quite a bit.
Ah okay, I stand corrected. Regardless, I think we can probably agree the components are likely simple (ie. no nanobots)
Even with an electronics supply house, we are probably dealing with commercially available stuff which breaks into two broad, yet overlapping categories.
(A) Digital Pulsed DC (555 timers, transistors/MOSFETs, flip-flops, dividers, comparators, etc).
(B) Analog Resonant RLC AC/DC (coils, chokes, inductors, capacitors, self-resonance, PLL, etc).
In category (A) we are dealing mainly with square waves, and (B) with sine waves, with perhaps overlap between the two (like the goofy sharp gradient spikes in Joule Thief).
Forgive my digression here... I'm back after a few years away, and I've got built-up inspiration. Here are the phenomenon upon which I am drawing inspiration for investigating TPU-like energy:
Joule ThiefThere is argument about whether this circuit is COP>1 or not. Regardless, it's really really efficient. Personally , I don't care if Joule Thief is COP>1 or not -- we can integrate toroid hash until we run out of beer -- Joule Thief important and fascinating. It's highly efficient, self-resonating, and involves high-voltage DC spikes. Plus , we have new areas to experiment with via Joule Ringer, which runs purely on caps.
Example schematic of one of many Joule Thief variations.An example Joule ThiefA Joule Thief oscilloscope shot shows the voltage across the LED on the top trace and the transistor base voltage on the bottom trace.Joule Thief example link
http://jormungand.net/projects/devices/joule/Joule Ringer:
LaserSaber, from overunity.com, is to my knowledge the first to run a Joule Thief off purely a capacitor without a battery. He uses the resonance to light CFLs for 5mins at a time and up. From my understanding, he is also using some extra coils /transformer pulled out of a disposable camera flashbulp power supply. This modified circuit (and it's derivatives) are known as 'Joule Ringers'.
Joule Ringer Thread
http://www.overunity.com/index.php?topic=10179.0Joule Ringer Schematic.Joule Ringer Powers 5 CFLs + 80 LEDs off electrolytic capacitor
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiaxDJuw4-Q[/youtube]
Similar to EMdevices micro-TPU...
Joule Ringer is similar to a micro-TPU circuit previously constructed by EMDevicesNaudin 2SGenThis circuit is fascinating, though no one has claimed COP>1 yet. In terms of TPU research, the circuit demonstrates several important principles, namely , 1) Magnet Dependence: if and only if a neo magnet partially saturates flux in toroid do we get useful current output in the collector 2) Sharp DC: we are dealing with sharp-gradient DC spikes at 200hz - 5khz 3) OU Potential: I suspect the device has potential for OU operation (as does Naudin apparently). 4) Digital Components: We are using 555 timers or function generator with square waves driving a MOSFET. 5) Regardless of received load, input current appears the same.
This circuit only works with the permanent magnet. Whether the 2SGen powers the High Power Leds lamp or not, the measured current through the toroïdal stator coil remains the same.The other big discovery here is the importance of
partial magnetic saturation of the toroid which changes the hysteresis curve significantly, similar to what Thane Heins is claiming in his devices (he is
partially saturating the core flux for operation).
Above, the hysteresis curves of the toroïdal core at 200 Hz sine wave.
Above, the hysteresis curves of the toroïdal Nanoperm M-074 core at 200 Hz sine wave. The downside to the 2SGen is that the input current is rather high.
Bob Boyce Resonant ToroidRegardless of anyone's opinion of Bob Boyce (and yes I have my complaints), he has given a decent amount of publicly available information on TPU-related (scalar) theory. While I wish he would disclose the details about his HEXFET controller , and how to induce scalar potential into a toroid, he has disclosed information regarding resonant electrolysis of water in order to exceed Faraday's 'law'.
Bob Boyce Frequency Heterodyning via a ToroidBoyce suggests we can electrolyze water very efficiently (multiples of Faraday yield) via resonance at F, F/2, and F/4, with the frequency heterodyning occuring via pulsed DC into an iron-powder core toroid. (As a side not, I'll mention this is different from Steven Meyer's HV method.) Anyways, in Bob's main publicly available controllers designs for this, he does not include the ability to self-tune the frequencies (so they are exact multiples) , nor does he include the ability for phase control (frequencies at specific phase offsets).
Bob Boyce ElectrolyzerBut apparently down this path Bob Boyce took towards TPU-like scalar energy , of precise frequency control and heterodyning, lies the ability to induce scalar waves in the toroid, possibly with some sort of rotating magnetic or scalar component. This is the part Bob does not want to share, apparently because it's too 'dangerous' or whatever. Pardon me, but last time I checked this world was completely f*cked , and a few EM scalar runaways, lightning strikes, and/or localized spacetime curvatures are a small price to pay to liberate mankind.
Bob Boyce HeterodyningOfficial Boyce Transformer Primary for ElectrolysisBob Boyce Electrolysis secondaryFrom what I've read, Bob Boycegot mad at people at overunity.org.uk for attempting replication of phenomenon related to his HEX controller (also for electrolysis), specifically with those related to anamalous overunity battery charging phenomenon.
Here are Bob's quotes regarding why he revoked his research, consent, and help:
The investor that was going to finance the manufacture and sales of those production units was made aware of this site by another party, and he has withdrawn. He was the one that sent me here to see what has transpired. I want to thank you for ruining all that I have worked so hard to achieve.
Bottom line is, no international patents means no products and no disclosures. Everyone loses. I will take the intimate details of this design to the grave with me if I must.
Bob Boyce
Bob Boyce gets mad at overunity replicators because of his pending patents
http://www.overunity.org.uk/showthread.php?496-Bob-Boyce-Hex-Controller-Edited-02-01-2011/page5In my opinion, this is really really selfish. But what do I know. I'd be pissed too if I got implanted with a carcinogenic microchip at someone else's lab. Anyway, so the gist of it is, Bob may have replicated the TPU or TPU-like energy , but he's not willing to share. I , on the other hand, am willing to share what I know and what I've discovered and researched.
Bob Boyce Scalar ToroidThere is a document floating around describing how Bob Boyce enhancing his water-splitting heterodyning setup further, which basically involved creating a TPU-like toroid overunity device. I have no proof it works, nor do I have any proof that the information is legit and not disinformation, other than the fact Bob has said it won't work (which, ironically, lends it credibility in my eyes). But it's a place to start.
The Bob Boyce Toroidal Power Unit
http://feynmanslab.com/images/post1/Bob_Boyce_TPU.pdf--^ everyone needs to read this , experiment, and decide for themselves if it's legit TPU-like behavior and information.
The document describing Bob Boyce's scalar toroid is linked above, some of which I know he posted personally on the internet. I know Boyce does not want this info out it seems. Here are some images from that document for TPU replicators.
Notice it involves a biasing B-field on the toroid as well as Tesla-like longitudinal windings. (remember Tesla's scalar energy bifilar collectors?) Official Boyce Transformer Primary for ElectrolysisTPU-like Scalar winding and/or Biasing B-Field !TPU-like Scalar winding and/or Biasing B-FieldTPU-like Scalar winding and/or Biasing B-FieldTPU-like Scalar winding and/or Biasing B-FieldTPU-like Transverse windingsTPU-like dependence upon EARTH HEMISPHEREBob Boyce TPU toroid biasing B-field for operation (fits with Naudin experiments)Bob Boyce TPU Phase Timing. This is probably why TPU phase control is so important.Bob Boyce TPU supposed schematicBob Boyce TPU secondaryOkay well that's all for now. Make sure you check out the Bob Boyce TPU PDF! I'm not sure how much (if any) is legit TPU research, but it needs to be evaluated and discussed, and may make a useful point of departure. My personal opinion is that at least 60-70% of the information in the PDF is legit -- especially the stuff not related to the hypothetical 3D diagrams (which might be incorrect).
I'd follow the words Bob is saying very carefully.
The Bob Boyce Toroidal Power Unit
http://feynmanslab.com/images/post1/Bob_Boyce_TPU.pdf-Feynman