Explore Future Household Energy Concepts with a Powerball Generator

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The discussion revolves around the concept of using a Powerball generator as a model for a physics project focused on future household energy solutions. The user seeks to understand how the Powerball operates, suggesting it functions on the principle of moving magnets generating electricity through wire coils. There is interest in creating a mini-house model that simulates this energy generation. The user is looking for resources or websites that provide step-by-step instructions for building a similar device. The feasibility of integrating such a generator into a household energy system remains uncertain.
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Take a look at this:
http://www.gadgetsquick.co.uk/product_thumb.php?img=images/powerball-neon-blue-litup.jpg&w=214&h=200

I am looking for ideas about a physics project. The theme is "future household energy concepts".

I found this thing from a http://www.gadgetsquick.co.uk website. How does this thing work? I wanted to simulate it into a mini-house model so that it functions like a power generator.

Anyone can lead me to a good website with step by step instruction on how to make one of that?
 
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Looks like a gyroscope, pretty sure it just works on the principle that moving magnets in the proximity of wire coils will create a charge. It can be replicated by any spinning object. Not sure how that would work in a house, though.
 

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