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[Tnt_Titan]

Anyone here know how to make a basic motor? it's kinda like a car engine except it takes electricity from batteries instead of gasoline.

[ShadowLink64]

Direct current or alternating? an AC motor would have to run off 110 volts (unless you have an converter or something) and I don't think you will be wanting to experiment with the amount of current in a household circuit.

A DC motor (using batteries) will require the use of a brush system to reverse the polarity of the current every half turn or something like that.... this keeps the polarity going in the same direction (non-alternating).

Try googling it.

[Funnlecake]

its in alot of electronic text books. i do know how but it would take a while to describe so im finding some stuff
http://www.fsea.org/..... Motorpdf.PDF
http://www.thirteen....azbatteryw.html

[Tnt_Titan]

i might attach it to a vehicle

[Funnlecake]

that would be hard for a beginner motor. does it have to be self made? it might be easy if the vehical was very light.

Edited by Funnlecake, 10 April 2006 - 06:10 PM.

[Tnt_Titan]

yeah it has to be self made. it's a project for science. for full marks all i have to do is build a basic motor but for bonus i can add some extra details

[BlackHawk]

Ah! Wait a few minutes while I find a very easy one for ya

EDIT: As promised, here it is:
http://home.hiwaay.n...lmer/motor.html (scroll down there somewhat)

Alternatively,
http://sci-toys.com/...ro/electro.html - it's a version with pictures and better instructions

It requires just some wire, a magnet and a battery. I've tested it personally several months ago and it works fine if you follow the instructions.

Edited by BlackHawk, 10 April 2006 - 08:35 PM.

[Melchoire]

I suggest you make a DC motor not easy and you do need special equipment >_< but you can try to make one =]