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2. Insert the rotor core into the same cap as shown below. Apply some pressure to push the rotor core approximately 1/2" (10-12 mm) into the cap. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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You may do it before attaching the magnets to the rotor. It is recommended to use regular white glue or a glue stick on the labels for better results. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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You can glue different things to the outer flat surface of the plug. Try to be accurate, redo this step if necessary. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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Test the electromagnet! Connect one wire to "+" and another wire to "-" of the battery. If electromagnet is assembled correctly the head of the nail should attract metal objects such as paper clips, small nails, knife blade, etc. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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Be careful not to break the reed switch, it is very fragile. Twist the wires as shown below in the third diagram. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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Insert the reed switch wires into its stand as shown in a second picture. Be careful not to break the reed switch, it is very fragile. Twist the wires as shown below in the third diagram. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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(1.5, 3, 4.5, and 6 V DC). You will need 4 AA size batteries. To understand how the jumper wire works let's take a look at the connections inside a typical battery holder: Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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This is how the jumper wire is actually used for 1.5 Volts experiments (one end is disconnected and may serve as on/off switch): Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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It is easy to change and control the speed of this motor with only a few additional parts. Experimentation kits allow you to add a speed control unit and conduct other experiments. Assembly instructions for kits #1-4 All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC ♦ ♦ www.simplemotor.com...
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