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    This man 3D Printed Motors that Will Run Non-stop for 100 Years

    Inventor and YouTuber 3D_Printing is looking toward the future for sure with his 3D printed motors meant to run continuously for 100 years. With two five-volt solar powered, 3D printed motors sitting side by side, the hope is that as they run on solar power during the day and their super capacitor energy at night, they will have enough energy to keep running until 2115. Read about this creator's plans and designs in the full article: http://3dprint.com/66585/3dprint-sol...ors-100-years/
    Below is a photo of the 3D printed motors:

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    Experience shows that electronic components tend to fail well before the 500000 hours mark, the solar panels at the 30 years mark... that's not even taking into account the lack of enclosure or mechanical usage.
    But perhaps it was just a lucky name, like the 1000 years eggs in China ?

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