Can Sound Waves Be Used to Turn a Screw Like a Sonic Screwdriver?

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The discussion explores the feasibility of using sound waves to turn screws, akin to a sonic screwdriver. While sonic vibrations can help loosen screws by breaking friction, controlled rotation remains uncertain. Some participants suggest that specific sound wave polarizations might achieve this, but practical applications and costs are questioned. Experimental attempts indicate that vibrations can influence the movement of screws and nuts, with varying results based on the method of application. Overall, while the concept of a sonic screwdriver is intriguing, significant technical challenges and limitations exist.
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ok, you know you're problem? you take everything to seriously... i was just ****ing kidding around like that would be crazy if they could and yes me to i am realistic i just have a bigger imagination than you apparently. now please stop fighting with me, i just wanted to learn. i know most of the stuff you guys are talking about its just I am not into that sort of stuff I am more into, programming and things like that (yes almost the same i just don't really pay much attention to that stuff) sorry if i put to many messages into this forum, i just wrote stuff down then after i posted it another thing popped into my head. so sorry and sorry if i overreacted earlier.
 
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Imagination does play a large part in this kind of project, but being 14 you still have an abundance of it- and all ideas have to be made to work in some way. Magic of tv production is sadly not the case in the real world.

As time goes on you will pickup more of the boring "down to earth" stuff like everyone else does, enjoy the imagination part while you can! Let it give you inspiration, and keep a notebook.

People often put it off as "I wish apple would"./// But this forum is for the people who MAKE it happen. The general public would be lost without people like this!

My sympathies about the depression, I find vitamin d3/ omega 3 pills help if you can get some do try it. Ask your parents if you must.
 
  • #123
Hey Doc how is it going? Just thought Id see how you were going with trying to work out the battery and power convertor. Totally can't wait to build one and start using it at work.
 
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ajs84 said:
Hey Doc
could you post what you have so far. i could probably figure out a way to make a power converter it does help to look at things from a different perspective.:biggrin:
 
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also did you guys know that the tech is already out ther to melt solder with ultrasonic frequency i found this in "Physics without the boring bits" the title is incorrect though there are no boring bits in physics.
 
  • #126
I don't know where this forum has ended up but I have started to invest some money into this project.

I am starting off with a large prototype, something in the range of a powerful directional speaker, I will work on downsizing afterwards. Besides the limitations of circuitry, the biggest problem comes from the power source and actual speaker size.

The only solution I can come up with is an approach towards custom directional speakers. The military is using directional speakers that look like wafers, unfortunately I am no expert, I mainly cobble things together. Any information towards directional wafer speakers would help.

I am glad to see there is a forum taking this project seriously.
 
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