Hey we found a solution to the problem of the magnetized marbles for the Marble Machine X! This demagnetizer / degausser is purely mechanical, just what i hoped for. By using disc magnets, with the polarities arranged in an alternate pattern we can very effectively demagnetize the marbles by letting them enter and exit the alternating magnetic field.
Check out Play With Junks Youtubevideo that helped convince me of this method:
BTW I read on Wikipedia that magnetism is nowadays considered a truly quantum mechanical effect, one which can not be explained by classical physics. Maybe that's why we never stop being mesmerized by magnetism.
We missed last Wednesday cause of problems with the video again, will work hard to not miss out on Wednesdays like that.
Some of you might see a "Sponsor" button that have popped up next to the subscribe button on the Wintergatan Channel. Its not shown all the time or on every platform. I am making an announcement video explaining this function but thought i just quickly mention what it is. A lot of you have asked us in the comments to start a Patreon page. We don't have a active Patreon page but recently Youtube reached out and asked us if we wanted to Beta-Test the Sponsorship function and we said yes. This function have been available for gaming channels for a long time but now Youtube is trying it out for other kinds of channels as well. Basically its a way for all of you who have asked us to start a Patreon page to support the Channel. More info on this in the upcoming channel update!
Anyway, happy that Youtube reached out on this and happy that we found a mechanical way to demagnetize the marbles!
Have a nice day everyone// Martin
Thanks to for supporting the project by sending me the magnets for the Marble Machine X, these were the disc magnets used in the video:
S-20-04-N Disc magnet:
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Video Made by Martin Molin & Hannes Trainerds Knutsson
Sound mixed by Charlie Johansson
Endscreen animation by Elinor Bergman
