SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 11, 2026Interesting Engineering

Video: Engineer turns swinging pendulum into a tiny battery that powers LEDs

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Aerospace engineer Tom Stanton built a pendulum-powered battery system using magnets, copper coils, and 3D-printed components that generates up to 80 volts from swinging motion. The device converts a pendulum's kinetic energy into electrical power through electromagnetic induction, storing enough charge in capacitors to light LEDs for three minutes or run small electronics.

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