Magnetic Thrusters

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

An interesting concept here:

**LINK**

The propeller is actually part of the motor. I wonder if it would be feasible to do this in model form.

Colin

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

The propeller is part of the motor!

[shipwrightParticipant @shipwright]

I tried to download the technical details from Rolls Royce website but the link is broken. Basic data is on the webpage but I was hoping that more details would be in the pdf leaflet :

**LINK**

Ian

[Trevor HollowayParticipant @trevorholloway99134]

So its an underwater outrunner, where the prop blades are on the rotor.

One for either a small milling machine or 3D printer.

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

I thought it would be an inrunner, the outer casing is static, it's the bit in the middle that goes round?

Colin

[Len Morris 2Participant @lenmorris2]

Hi Colin,

I'm sure it' an out runner with the blades attached to the motor's casing. The basic frame of the unit seems to be holding the ends of the armature static. If it is then it answers one question I asked elsewhere on this site. Has anyone ever seen an 'industrial out runner? I think you have!

Another question I asked was can BM's be run run submerged and the answer came back from all the forum members 'yes the can'!

I think you have found something here with great potential for model boats, small BM's, and ingenuity. Shame you couldn't have patented it. Well done!

Len

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Ah, I hadn't appreciated the structure of the unit properly! I suppose one of the key features would be to ensure that the exposed components are corrosion proof. It would certainly be interesting to see if it could be scaled down though.

Colin

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

It belongs to a group of units called Rim Drives so it can be described as an outrunner.

When used for main propulsion the system offer lots of advantages over a traditional shaft / propeller / rudder system.

Paul

[Len Morris 2Participant @lenmorris2]

Hi Paul,

Have to disagree. It's an inrunner cos all the static electrical gubbins are on the outside. The bit that goes round is on the inside. Hope everybody likes this

Very interesting but diffficult (not impossible) to reproduce for model boats. Convinced Colin has found the right idea and expect to see some one having a go very soon!

Len

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Len

Thanks for the video link. I have to agree with you except in your conclusions. The Chinese are by far the main producers of model-sized brushless motors but they won't switch on their machines for less than 10,000 units. The model boats market just would not support that quantity of product, particularly when there would be demand for so many different sizes. If any do appear then they will probably be produced in Eastern Europe and be prohibitively expensive for all but oligarchs or hedge-fund managers………………… You read it here first.

Dave M

[Len Morris 2Participant @lenmorris2]

Hi Dave,

You got me wrong! I am very sure the multinational electronic companies would eat (trying to be polite) the job in seconds flat if they saw any commercial benefit. I was talking about me making one in mi workshop!

Bunging blades on an outrunner seems a no brainer and I'm sure someone will make one soon. A centreless armature (prop) is a bit more difficult but someone will do it. The impressive thing about this forum is all the inventive dooers!

Len

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Len

Good luck, mate! Getting that lot in balance when running at God-knows what RPM would be fun!

Dave M

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Len

You are absolutely right about it being an in-runner……….I just can't get used to these brushless things.

[Len Morris 2Participant @lenmorris2]

Hi Paul,

Welcome to my club! I've never even physically seen one yet but the writing on the wall gets bigger day by day. Decided that when I take the plunge it will be for an outrunner for no other reason than the concept is totally foreign to the few brain cells I have left!

Len

[shipwrightParticipant @shipwright]

Eventually I was able to download the Rolls Royce electric propulsion brochure from here :

**LINK**

Ian

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