OIMH Physics Simulator

Orbital Inertial Mass Harvester — predict voltage output, compare configurations, and optimize energy capture parameters in real time.

Configuration Variables

Mass & Geometry

2.5 lb
14 in
7.5 in
4.0 in

Wave Conditions

15°
8.0 s

Drive System

4:1
9.0 V
0.50

Predicted Output

Torque Analysis

Base torque (centered, no shaft) 0.00 N·m
Elevated torque (with shaft height) 0.00 N·m
Offset eccentric torque (with offset) 0.00 N·m
Torque improvement vs centered 0%

Generator Output

Track RPM (from tilt oscillation) 0 RPM
Generator RPM (after pulley ratio) 0 RPM
Predicted AC Voltage 0.0 V
Predicted DC Voltage (after rectifier) 0.0 V

Vector Force Analysis

Lateral force component (drives rotation) 0.00 N
Vertical force component (drives pendulum) 0.00 N
Vector balance ratio (1.0 = optimal 45°) 0.00
Distance from 45° optimum

Resonant Orbital Pumping

Energy per wave cycle 0.00 J
RPM after 10 pumping cycles 0 RPM
Pumped voltage (10 cycles) 0.0 V
Pumping multiplier vs passive 0x

Power Output

Passive mode power 0.0 W
Resonant pumping mode power 0.0 W

Scaling Projections

25x scale-up power (fourth power law) 0 kW

Configuration Comparison — Centered vs Offset Eccentric

Parameter Centered (offset = 0) Offset Eccentric (current settings) Improvement
Torque 0 N·m 0 N·m +0%
Generator Voltage 0 V 0 V +0%
Dead zones Yes — zero torque at vertical None — constant differential Eliminated
Self-orienting No Yes — swivel finds gravity New capability
Resonant pumping capable Limited Full — 5-10x energy amplification +0%

Experiment Data Logger

Record predicted values for each configuration. Compare against measured voltage from the actual demo to validate and refine the model.

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