Re: Invention Idea

3D printing of prototype: Most 3D printers produce fragile components.
Beware. And $750 will buy you zip from a company that know what they are
doing. Suggest a sinter-related process rather than epoxy or other similar
substance. But your consultant will be able to advise. When I'm looking at
components, nothing beats machined or cast Al for a prototype. I know
that's old thinking, but that's what wins any business case that I approve.

What can you say to describe your invention that does not give the idea
away? I am guessing here that you are using variable magnetic fields to
move actuators that drive the pneumatics, or a viable magnetic field to move
a suitable field-responsive gas itself. The nature of the device will
affect your costings - and your 3D printing. Unless you're using your 3D
printing to make a mold for a casting! See above.

PS Do not tell your future tech team that you are hanging their livelihoods
on Google Answers.

"David Wilkinson" <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> <taylorluker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hi everyone!!
>>
>> My name is Luke Taylor and I am new to the group.
>>
>> If you are interested I would welcome any advice you might have on my
>> project. Basically I am looking for resources and/or advice to move my
>> invention to the next step.
>>
>> I have an invention idea for a "method of propulsion." The concept
>> includes pneumatics and magnets. My idea is different from anything
>> currently on the market. I have had 3 consultations with engineers or
>> experts and they have all have told me that the invention will not work
>> and contradicts basic physics. I disagree and now that I have clearly
>> identified why they say that idea won't work, I would like to build a
>> basic prototype to demonstrate that the idea will work. I am done
>> designing the idea conceptually, and I know think that I need to move
>> to actual physically making the prototype. I plan to design the
>> prototype on the Autocad Inventor Series and then used a 3D printer to
>> print out the design. Here is the ballpark $5,000 budget:
>>
>> Research via Google Answers $200
>> Text books (in order to research/purchase specific components) $200
>> Desktop computer optimized for Autocad $1500
>> LCD flat screen $500
>> Components of prototype $170
>> Autocad Inventor software $500
>> 3D Printing of prototype $750
>> Misc. costs $200
>> Autocad Instruction Class $750
>>
>> If the prototype works it would create significant leverage to develop
>> a real prototype instead of just a basic conceptual prototype. At
>> that time I would like to hire a team including mechanical engineers,
>> etc.= whose expertise will be invaluable in developing a real
>> prototype. If the basic prototype doesn't work than I know that idea
>> will not work in its present state.
>>
>> What do you think? Any advice? Any idea of how to find financial
>> resources ($5,000)?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Luke
>>
> If three engineers think it would not work they are probably right. What
> are your qualifications in Engineering or Physics?
>
> Your costs look like pure fantasy.
>
> The components for the prototype only cost $170, but the equipment to draw
> them costs nearly $5,000!
>
> I can get answers from Google for nothing.
>
> Which textbooks cover specific components of a new device? Just get a free
> catalogue from the manufacturer.
>
> 3D Printing of prototype for $750! How much paper and ink are you going to
> use? You could print all the drawings for a battleship for that.
>
> You need to work on your story or you won't get even $0.02 from anyone.
>
>



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