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  1. centarix

    Toroidal Engine

    I've been waiting impatiently for many years for a rotary engine design to replace more conventional designs. There are a handful of people who think Wenkel can still be improved. But I'm fascinated by this toroidal design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5L0Zc6Ic8Y This is very similar to the...
  2. centarix

    12 Mile High Tower: Can structural compression be avoided with tension?

    This company implies that their tower is not limited by the compression strength of materials by using inflatable support columns pressurized to extreme levels. They have a 7m tall concept demonstration photo here...
  3. centarix

    Basic Power Supply Requirement for RC Motor?

    The feedback so far is very helpful. Thank you to itsmoked, IRstuff and MikeHalloran. I saw a Youtube video of someone who did manage to do testing on a standard power supply, but he didn't give the specs for it. So, I do plan to give it a shot. From the replies it would seem I'll want to try...
  4. centarix

    Basic Power Supply Requirement for RC Motor?

    I have two RC motors designed for RC helicopters which both have the following specs: 16A, 11.1V. I would guess the following power supply would work: 30A, 12V. I am imagining this would result in 15 amps going to each of the two motors? The wattage is almost the same either way, the voltage...

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