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        For the past century scientists and engineers have been trying to find ways to use magnetism to power self-sustaining motors. A perfect example is Kohei Minato, a former Japanese musician, who has developed his idea since the 1970s, and his advancements in the field have far surpassed most other theories for magnetic motors. Basically, his machine combines two electromagnetic stators fixed at opposite sides of a circular structure, with an internal rotor inside the structure whose arms are embedded with magnets. The specific angle the magnets are embedded allows them to retain motion as they interact with the electromagnets. As a result, the only small amount of power needed to run the rotor is the power needed to run the electromagnets. This design can be used to produce power, by converting magnetic, kinetic, and potential energy into electricity.

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        Thane Heins, a 52 year old college dropout, demonstrated his perpetual energy machine he named "Perpetua" to an MIT professor in 2008. His machine seemingly defies the second law thermodynamics, but knowing how often amateurs in perpetual motion often jump to conclusions, he was very hesitant to call his machine a "free" energy generator. After seeing Heins' demonstration, the MIT professor was genuinely shocked. It's unknown exactly how Heins' machine works, but what is known for certain is that instead of magnetic friction repelling the magnets and wire coil in his machine, it gets conducted, and acts as a boost for the machine. The advantages of this machine are unreal, and provide an excellent way for electricity to be produced without the need for nonrenewable fossil fuels. The machine converts kinetic, potential, mechanical, magnetic, and gravitational energy into electricity.