This post will guide you through building a basic DC motor using readily available materials.
What You'll Need:
- Magnets: Neodymium magnets are recommended for their strength.
- Conducting Wire: Copper wire is ideal.
- Power Supply: 9V battery or a bench power supply.
- Optional: Wood base, nails, and glue for a sturdy setup.
Circuit Diagram:
How it Works:
The core principle involves the interaction between a magnetic field (from the magnets) and an electric current flowing through the coil. This interaction generates a force that causes the coil to rotate.
Construction:
- Prepare the Coil: Wind a few turns (around 5-6) of the conducting wire around a cylindrical object (like a pen) to form a coil. Ensure the coil's radius is equal to or larger than the magnet's radius.
- Mount the Magnets: Arrange the magnets in a specific configuration (refer to the image below).
- Support the Coil: Create a simple structure (using wood, nails, and glue) to allow the coil to rotate freely above the magnets.
- Connect the Circuit: Connect the ends of the coil to the power supply using wires.
Experimentation:
- Coil Turns: Experiment with different numbers of coil turns to observe how it affects the motor's performance.
- Voltage: Try different voltages (within safe limits) to see how they influence the motor's speed.
Improving Performance:
- Higher Voltage: Generally, higher voltages result in stronger currents and faster rotation.
- Electronics: Incorporate components like transistors and diodes (as explained in the tutorial "DC motor control with Arduino, Transistor, Diode") to regulate power and improve performance.
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More rotational speed may be obtained using transistor and diode maybe used to protect fluctuation of power supply souce which is illustrated in the tutorial DC motor control with Arduino, Transistor, Diode.
