Homopolar DC Motor

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Homopolar DC Motor

DIY Homopolar Motor

To understand the theory of electromagnetic motors. watch opening 3 minutes of this video

Components Used:

10 mm x 2mm circular neodymium magnets. (5pcs)

AA Battery (1pcs)

0.8mm laminated copper wire

Tools used:

Sandpaper sheet

Lighter

Pliers

Trace Out the Shape of the Wire

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Dimensions

overall 8 cm high 4 cm wide

Fold the Wire to the Traced Out Shape

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Also if necessary fold the bottom leads inwards to keep the wire wrapped around the magnet stack

Dent the Battery Top, Sandpaper the Contact Points

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Place the Wire Rotor on the Battery and Watch the Motor Go!

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DIY Homopolar Motor