[PACKET_08_ENG]: IMPROVISED DC MOTOR OBJECTIVE: Convert DC battery power into mechanical rotation. I. COMPONENT LIST * Magnet: 1-2 permanent magnets. * Wire: 2 feet of "Magnet Wire" (enamel coated). * Power: 1.5V - 9V DC source. * Supports: 2 Large paperclips. II. CORE ASSEMBLY 1. Coil: Wrap wire 15-20 times around a AA battery. 2. Arms: Straight wire ends must pass through the center. 3. The Commutator: - Arm A: Strip enamel off 100% of the circumference. - Arm B: Strip enamel off ONLY 50% (the top half). III. THE STAND 1. Fix paperclips upright. 2. Connect battery leads to each clip. IV. SCHEMATIC [ COIL ARMATURE ] _______ ____/ \____ <-- Arms rest in cradles | \_______/ | | | | [CLIP] [MAGNET] [CLIP] | | | +----[BATTERY]----+ V. TROUBLESHOOTING * Jittering: Move magnet closer/further. * Heat/No Motion: Ensure Arm B is only 50% stripped. ------------------------------------------------------------ [ END OF PACKET // ARCHIVE_REF: 08-MOTOR-REV1 ]