Part I. Testing, data collection, and analysis:
Test #1 data:
For our first test which involved getting the prototype to spin ended in a fail. We were not able to get our prototype to spin so we couldn't continue with the testing.
Test #2 data.
Test #2 relied on the prototype actually spinning so that we could test to see how long it would continue to spin. But since it failed test #1 it couldn't continue on to complete test #2.
Changes or adjustments made after testing:
After each testing of the prototype, we changed the spacing of the magnets, the number of magnets on the generator, or the spinning part of the generator. So the first prototype used a computer cooling fan as a spinning part, the second prototype used a air compressor fan blade, and the third prototype used a wheel. Each spinning part was designed to solve the problems encountered on the prototype before it. Problems such as the motor not spinning at all. :P
Summary:
Overall, I think that research was the reason that we had so much trouble on this project. If we did more research before beginning the building process it would have helped us prepare for the problems that we faced during the testing and building phase. I do wish that the prototype would have worked like we had intended, but a least we have the process to building the prototype now. If we or someone else decides to build a magnetic generator, hopefully they can learn from our testing and avoid our mistakes.