Re: Invention Idea

On 6 Jan 2006 23:00:25 -0800, "taylorluker@xxxxxxxxx" <taylorluker@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>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

You were already told by experts that it will not work. I suggest that you
get a second and third opinion. BTW there is better software out there for
3D than AutoCAD.



Regards,

Boris Mohar

Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca

void _-void-_ in the obvious place


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