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 I have evidence showing that a magnetic field around the rail gun absolutely improves efficiency. This can be from permanent magnets or from coils. This changes my design a tad, but increases the likelihood of functioning.
+===== Next Steps ====
+I think the ultimate design will be rails and electromagnets--Neodymium magnets *might* be strong enough on their own, but I think a good coils design will prove much more powerful (and much cooler to look at and build).
+==== Step 1: Bench Top POC ====
+I need to prove for myself that the basic design works. I've been (for years now) getting caught up on making rails that will last a long time and be extremely functional--this has been stalling progress on this project. The benchtop model will be just good enough to work. It will use cheap steel for the rails, permanent magnets, and a benchtop PSU.
+=== Tasks  ===
+  - [[http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-A-Computer-Power-supply-to-a-Bench-Top-Lab|Build a benchtop PSU]] (from a computer PSU)
+    * Need old PSU, resistors, heatshrink tubing, terminals, LEDs, cool switch -- most should already be kicking around
+==== Step 2: Bench Top V2 ====
+Using the same rails and permanent magnet from step 1, but build a PSU and capacitor bank. Hopefully can deliver a higher-energy shot without ruining / welding the rails together.
 ===== See Also =====
 [[ ELF-A ]]