How to Build a Motor
Wind wire around a cylindrical object like a pen or pencil cell., Separate the cylindrical object from the wire so all you are left with is the wire coil., Wrap the ends of the wire around the rest of the wire., Create another loop that is...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wind wire around a cylindrical object like a pen or pencil cell.
This coil of wire will be the moving motor armature.
If the wire is thick then the diameter of the coil should be larger.
A thin wire with smaller coil diameter is recommended for beginners since it is easier to bend.
Make approximately 30 loops in the coil so enough power can run through the electric motor. -
Step 2: Separate the cylindrical object from the wire so all you are left with is the wire coil.
Hold the wire tightly to keep it bent. , This will prevent the wire from uncoiling. , Make the loose ends point outwards at opposite ends of the coil. , It should look like the wheel on a car.
This will allow you to get one of the loose ends of the wire flat against the flat surface. , When you are done the scraped side will look shinier than the other side. ,, The axle supports also need to be made of conductive metal wire because they provide the points of contact where electricity will flow through the electric motor.
You need 2 axle supports so just take 2 pieces of small wire and make a loop in the middle of each one.
Once you have made the axle support it should look like the loop end of a safety pin. , Basically, the armature should be in mid-air with nothing touching it except the insides of axle support loops. ,,,, Once the armature is set in motion the alternating electricity received from the battery through the axle supports will make it continue spinning. -
Step 3: Wrap the ends of the wire around the rest of the wire.
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Step 4: Create another loop that is perpendicular to your previous to secure the wrapped wire.
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Step 5: Hold the coil up against a flat surface like a tabletop.
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Step 6: Scrape the surface of the wire to strip off the insulation only at one side of the loose end.
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Step 7: Repeat the process of removing insulation for the other loose end of the motor coil so that the shiny part on both ends is facing upwards.
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Step 8: Make the axle supports so the armature can be placed on them and spin easily.
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Step 9: Place the armature so that the loose ends (with insulation stripped at one side) are going through the loops of the axle supports.
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Step 10: Attach the other ends of the axle supports to the opposite ends of the battery holder.
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Step 11: Attach the magnet on top of the battery holder so it is near the armature.
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Step 12: Put the charged battery inside the battery holder.
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Step 13: Give the armature a gentle spin to get it in motion.
Detailed Guide
This coil of wire will be the moving motor armature.
If the wire is thick then the diameter of the coil should be larger.
A thin wire with smaller coil diameter is recommended for beginners since it is easier to bend.
Make approximately 30 loops in the coil so enough power can run through the electric motor.
Hold the wire tightly to keep it bent. , This will prevent the wire from uncoiling. , Make the loose ends point outwards at opposite ends of the coil. , It should look like the wheel on a car.
This will allow you to get one of the loose ends of the wire flat against the flat surface. , When you are done the scraped side will look shinier than the other side. ,, The axle supports also need to be made of conductive metal wire because they provide the points of contact where electricity will flow through the electric motor.
You need 2 axle supports so just take 2 pieces of small wire and make a loop in the middle of each one.
Once you have made the axle support it should look like the loop end of a safety pin. , Basically, the armature should be in mid-air with nothing touching it except the insides of axle support loops. ,,,, Once the armature is set in motion the alternating electricity received from the battery through the axle supports will make it continue spinning.
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