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Tesla's Insight

A nifty, new desk toy. Create electricity by spinning the magnetic Tesla top!

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Tesla's Insight

Tesla's Insight

Tesla's Insight

Tesla's Insight

Tesla's Insight

A nifty, new desk toy. Create electricity by spinning the magnetic Tesla top!

A nifty, new desk toy. Create electricity by spinning the magnetic Tesla top!

A nifty, new desk toy. Create electricity by spinning the magnetic Tesla top!

A nifty, new desk toy. Create electricity by spinning the magnetic Tesla top!

Tobi Lee
Tobi Lee
Tobi Lee
Tobi Lee
2 Campaigns |
Seattle, United States
$8,829 USD by 168 backers
$7,355 USD by 144 backers on Apr 7, 2017
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Overview
Nikola Tesla's vision of energy from a spinning magnet is reborn as an elegant spinning top. Dazzle coworkers, friends, and family or enjoy countless hours exploring the possibilities of Tesla's Insight.

TESLA'S INSIGHT

Green and Red

Blue

Green
 

 

Frequently asked questions:

What is the power output of Tesla's Insight?
The output of the red and green Tesla's Insight is 1V to 6V AC. Enough to power various electronics while still being safe to handle. The exact voltage will depend on the speed of the Tesla top's spin and the orientation of the arch.

The blue Tesla's Insight has a slightly higher voltage-- maxing out at around 10V. The blue led's take a higher voltage to light up and the arch contains many more loops of wire.

Where is the power coming from?

A moving magnet causes electricity to flow through a nearby wire. The electricity is a product of Faraday's law of induction. Nikola Tesla realized over a 100 years ago that a spinning magnet would create alternating current in nearby coils of wire and vice versa-- this insight is what made power plants possible.

Will I get shocked by Tesla top?

The short answer is no. 6V is not enough to shock human skin. It is possible to feel the electricity on your tongue.

How long does the Tesla top spin?/How long do the LED's on the Tesla's Insight spin station stay on?

The Tesla top can spin over 5 minutes and power LED's for 1 minute. Calculators and buzzers can be powered for well over 3 minutes.

What is the purpose of the Tesla top?

The Tesla top and Tesla's Insight spin station is designed as a desktop toy. It is the most elegant and intuitive demonstration of electromagnetism available today.

What is the law of physics illustrated by the Tesla top?/What is Faraday's law of induction?

The Tesla top illustrates Faraday's law of induction. Faraday's law of induction is a comprehensive equation which describes how the voltage in a wire is related to the change in magnetic field. In simple terms, there are 3 main ways to increase the voltage:

1) Increase the strength of the magnet

2) Add more loops of wire in the coil

3) Increase the spinning speed of the magnet (or coil)

The best way to understand Faraday's law of induction is by visualizing the changing magnetic flux:

This is an animation of Faraday's law of induction. If you still don't get it, I don't really blame you. The equation is so hard that Faraday himself couldn't even use it.
The half bubbles illustrate the magnetic flux. The flux is calculated by adding up all the magnetic field vectors along the surface of the coil (illustrated as arrows). The magnetic field vectors grow and shrink as the magnet spins. This change in magnetic flux is the calculation for voltage.
 

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Magnetic field visualization

 

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Tesla:Zero

Tesla:Zero

$29 USD $39 USD (25% off)
1 Zero top + 1 Zero spin station. Power the LED's by spinning the Zero top. The Tesla:Zero is a redesign of the Tesla's Insight with a focus on manufacturability and affordability.
Included Items
  • Tesla:Zero
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
15 out of 45 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Tesla's Insight

Tesla's Insight

$55 USD $65 USD (15% off)
1 Tesla top + 1 Tesla's Insight spin station. Power the LED's by spinning the Tesla top. Spin station LED's available in green or red. Tesla's Insight is capable of external power output and compatible with the accessory pack.
Included Items
  • Tesla's Insight
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
5 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Accessory Pack

Accessory Pack

$59 USD $75 USD (21% off)
Plug in and use the power various accessories with Tesla's Insight. The Accessory Pack includes alligator clip leads, Christmas lights, buzzer, compass, and calculator. All accessories are compatible with any purchase of the Tesla's Insight. The accessory pack requires a Tesla's Insight spin station and Tesla top to power. (not included)
Included Items
  • Accessories
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
0 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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