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that is, amongst more fundamental ones, a reason to want open source
On the other hand, I have heard reports that he did not patent some processes that could be easily copied with slight modifications. The issue with any idea or concept is whether it has any economic viability.Musk gave away patents to make the world a better place
and I am no longer very sure. Today I have been experimenting some more. The more experience I get the more I am starting to think this is only for the DIY'rs. Not something big tech would jump on and steal and claim it as their own.On the other hand, I have heard reports that he did not patent some processes that could be easily copied with slight modifications. The issue with any idea or concept is whether it has any economic viability.
And even after all that, it's very likely that a Chinese company will rip the idea off at some level, patents or not.
I've been in such a position in the past, in the end I decided to give it away so anyone could use it. I used to have companies that had several patents for tools/equipment used in my industry call at least every few weeks wanting my ideas. I decided to just release in industry forums for anyone to use.But then humanity will not progress. I will dive more into the subject matter. Thank you for the input thus far
Just like with my wind turbine, I am going with this approach.If I release something as open source, or an open design, or whatever new invention, it's open and out there. No need to patent it. Anyone can use the idea and no one can patent (except you, in certain jurisdictions like the States.) A patent serves as a tool to give an individual or company a certain amount of time to have sole proprietorship of the technology so they can use this to make money without the competition able to use the same tech. In return, once the patent expires, everyone has access to the details on how it works. This is contrary to a trade secret, which is owned by a company, never disclosed, and can get lost.
So, release something out in the open, and everyone can use the idea - no secrets, no patents.
hahahahahhahhaSorry for the rambling ... no matter what -- you're screwed ...
A Poor man's patent may help but I'm no legal expert. Basically you detail everything about your idea, when you came up with the idea, how it works, what it does, what makes it unique and even who you've told. Pop it in an envelope then send it by recoded delivery mail addressed to yourself. When you receive it, keep it unopened in a safe place. The postal date stamp and signature etc are what counts if you ever need to take action or defend an action.
Actually I have seen a few videos in where they use ferromagnetic filament to see if a core can be made with it. I tend to follow the conclusion thus far regarding that.Are you talking something like 3-d printed transformer? How does your perform?
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3D printing technology is also one of the fastest growing industries. We can do things on basic 3D printers now that people only dreamed about 10 years ago. While the technology to print a powerful transformer might not be available right now, there's no telling what new filaments and technologies will be available tomorrow. Who knows, your idea might even be the driving force for new printable copper windings.Actually I have seen a few videos in where they use ferromagnetic filament to see if a core can be made with it. I tend to follow the conclusion thus far regarding that.
EDIT: it really can't for anything high amps
However. I am talking about a hollow 3d printed ferro structure filled with iron powder
CUT 150um. Non electro conductive yet quite magnetically resposnsive (by lack of knowledge of a correct scientifically appropriate term)
EDIT2: and then modular in nature. Not the endless tinkering one does at the moment. I for one am the perfect example ;(
If one wants, I think one can better revive my transformer thread rather than going on regarding this topic on this thread.
hahahah look how utterly stupid I began this oddesy
i did end up nailing it. sort of...... I am now at 39% efficiency before rectification. After rectification I am still at 13%[solved]WARNING. here be dragons. Stress testing a single cell with a DIY transformer
WARNING. here be dragons. Playing with mains voltage is not recommended and could be fatal if done wrong! I really could use some pointers here reaching my main goal of getting 3.6VDC at 140 amps. Background is that I have a few 3.2V 280Ah Lifepo4 prismatic cells and before I get more of those...diysolarforum.com
But have no fear I am working on the issues.
Mind you that if I get close to/improve on 60% efficiency before rectification then I will claim victory
Even if I was not helped by many great minds. Then I would have still wanted to just share. Don't ask me how but I got lucky and am retired now with both means, will and time.If your end goal is not profit for yourself but rather advancement of alternative energy, then a patent really doesn't make sense as your satisfaction isn't monetary. In my case, enough people in the industry had helped me in the past and it was my way of paying not only them back but to also pay ahead for future generations so they too could pay back and pay ahead.
Yes thank you for your input. I am not sure I quite see the relationship though with the matter at hand. Sure there will be software that comes our way in the future if we also are going the DIY route on the mppt wind chargers. Which I actually think we just might.You can also take the novel path of open sourcing the software put keeping the hardware design and build.
Comma.ai has been doing this and it seems to be working well. George Hotz has talked about why he did it and how it works several times. You have to get past George being George (he doesn't bother me, but rubs some people the wrong way) but he believes that the hardware portion is so difficult that no one wants to figure it out or keep it functional, so he can make more money on the hardware than the software.