Build a perpetual motion device with parts from your desk
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If it doesn't last forever, then it's not perpetual motion 
Not a bad idea though
Not a bad idea though
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If it doesn't last forever, then it's not perpetual motion
Not a bad idea though
Since the laws of wotsit (as we know it) state it is impossible. I was assuming the irony would not be lost on the high IQ average the denizens of OCUK claim
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3hrs 42secs.
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I made it with my own two hands!
...works a treat!
...works a treat!
Since the laws of wotsit (as we know it) state it is impossible. I was assuming the irony would not be lost on the high IQ average the denizens of OCUK claim
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I get what you meant, but lack the motivation to get all A-Team on my desk-denizens.
Since the laws of wotsit (as we know it) state it is impossible. I was assuming the irony would not be lost on the high IQ average the denizens of OCUK claim
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what exactly did you do spin it like a top? or jsut unploug it and see how long it's capacitor would last?
what exactly did you do spin it like a top? or jsut unploug it and see how long it's capacitor would last?
Rocked it from side to side based on the weird shape of the Palm charger, obviously a video would be more effective but requires greater effort.
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(left on the desk since i cooked tea last night)
*edit*
that isnt a photo of my desk, but it is the same kind of timer
are we allowed to enter electrical devices, because i may have something that will trump all of your feeble attempts
(left on the desk since i cooked tea last night)
*edit*
that isnt a photo of my desk, but it is the same kind of timer
are we allowed to enter electrical devices, because i may have something that will trump all of your feeble attempts
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Legoman pendulum
Pen pot, screwdriver, legoman
http://i52.tinypic.com/2dthxk.jpg
The main swinging finished after about 30 seconds, but he was slightly rocking for a good 5 min after
Much better effort
Only if the electrical energy is generated by the device itself... of course..