Magnetic Field Viewer
Magnetic Field Viewer
Bowie put up some information for a Magnetic Field Viewer + Inductive Table using Inductively powered LEDs and a inductively powered micro controller for the USA Science & Engineering Festival USA Science & Engineering Festival (www.usasciencefestival.org/) April 28th and 29th at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The total cost of the parts needed to build the table are roughly $210 plus shipping. If your are interested in participating and/or supporting this project, please contact Bowie or I.
To build this, the following is the list of parts needed:
| Item | Vendor | SKU/Item number | Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price |
| Scratch Resistant Clear Polycarbonate Sheet 1/8” Thick, 24” x 24” |
McMaster Car | 8707K112 | 2 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Scratch Resistant Clear Polycarbonate Sheet 1/8” Thick, 12” x 12” |
McMaster Car | 8707K111 | 2 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| 1/4 in. 2 ft. Square Rod | McMaster Car | 98830A836 | 1 | $4.20 | $4.20 |
| Kiln-Dried Lumber 2 x 3 x 96 | Home Depot | 845000 | 2 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| DAP 2.8oz Silicone Aquarium Sealant | Home Depot | 686064 | 2 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Iron Filings 3/8oz | American Science & Surplus | 91258 | 2 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Magnet Wire 20GA 200ft | American Science & Surplus | 36228 | 1 | $9.95 | $9.95 |
| BuckyCubes Magnetic Building Cubes | Think Geek | N/A | 1 | $24.99 | $24.99 |
| Variable Transformer | mpja.com | 15162 TR | 1 | $49.95 | $49.95 |
| Power Switch | Unallocated Space Parts Bin | N/A | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Line Cord | Unallocated Space Parts Bin | N/A | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gear Box | Unallocated Space Parts Bin | N/A | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hand Crank | Bowie's Parts Bin | N/A | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | Money Needed | $210.97 |