How to make a motor for an assignment

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The discussion centers on constructing a simple DC motor for an assignment. The participant is struggling with the design and has not yet learned about essential components like a commutator. Recommendations include conducting online research for simple DC motor projects to gain a better understanding of the necessary components and design principles. The current sketch provided by the participant is deemed ineffective for building a functional motor.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of electrical circuits
  • Familiarity with DC motors
  • Knowledge of motor components, including commutators
  • Experience with basic mechanical assembly
NEXT STEPS
  • Research simple DC motor projects online
  • Learn about the function and design of commutators
  • Explore methods for suspending a rotor effectively
  • Investigate materials suitable for building a motor
USEFUL FOR

Students, hobbyists, and educators involved in basic electronics and mechanical engineering projects, particularly those focused on building simple motors.

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TL;DR Summary: i need help making a motor

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this what i have right now the black represents a wire. i don't think this looks right at all. i also need help finding something i can put under the battery to allow it to rotate.
 
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Could you turn the experiment on its side and suspend the rotor using a thread?
 
tech99 said:
Could you turn the experiment on its side and suspend the rotor using a thread?
possibly but the thread would get tangled no?
 
grade11studentgoaat said:
TL;DR Summary: i need help making a motor
What reading have you been doing about building simple DC motors? Have you learned about using a commutator yet?
 
we havent been doing them in class he just gave us this assigment as a extra thing to do over the winter break. and no i havent learned about a commutator
 
Well, you should do some Google searching for simple DC motor projects to be sure you get some important things right. What you sketched so far will not work.
 
berkeman said:
Well, you should do some Google searching for simple DC motor projects to be sure you get some important things right. What you sketched so far will not work.
okay i will thank you!
 
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