GSC 1858 Quick Start Manual

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Introduction

Almost every electrical device that has
something moving, uses a type of motor
and a switch. Understanding how a motor
works will give you a good foundation for
understanding many other electrical
devices as well as generators. Motors and
generators are just the inverse of each
other. A motor is a device that converts
electrical energy into mechanical energy,
and a generator is a device that converts
mechanical energy into electrical energy. If
a permanent magnet is used for a magnetic
energy supply, then a motor can become a
generator or a generator can become a
motor.
Since a generator coverts mechanical
energy into electrical energy, and a motor
converts electrical energy into mechanical
energy, is it possible that motor could be
mechanically connected to the generator
and the generator electrically connected to
the motor in such a manner that once you
started the system it could run continually
with no outside infuence? Hint: Think
FRICTION!
DC Motor Kit
#1858
The DC Motor Kit has been designed to give a student hands on
experience with the basic construction and operation of a simple
DC electric motor. Although simple in operation, the motor
requires a basic understanding of how it works in order to make it
work. A tiny misplacement of a brush or a bad connection in many
areas of the motor will cause it to fail.
Take each step slowly and make sure that the student understands
why each step is needed before they begin.
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