DIY Simple Homemade Motor

This a very simple motor which is called a 'Homopolar motor'. It's a great example of how a magnetic field is produced when electricity is passed through a conductor. It is a fun project and only takes a few minutes to make.

So, let's get started!

Step 1: Materials

All you need is :

1) AA battery

2) Neodymium magnets (You can also use a couple of strong magnets)

3) Conductive wire

4) Wire cutters / pliers

That's it!

Step 2: Shaping the Wire

You can shape the wire any way you want - keep in mind there should be a tip which can balance on the end of the battery and the other end should curl around the magnets.

Step 3: Assembling the Motor

Stick the AA battery (Positive terminal up) on the magnets. Then, put the wire onto the battery and the magnets.

Step 4: The End

As soon as it is assembled, it should start spinning!

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Comments

[rsiddiqui4]

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[AH Electronics]

Great instructable! By the way the magnets you used were not neodimium, they were ceramic disk shaped magnets.

[aru12295]

That's why I wrote "you could use a couple of strong magnets" because I didnt have neodymium magnets. Thanks for commenting :)

[GuyTech797]

Very simple yet amazing instructable. I never would of guessed that would work!

[aru12295]

Thanks!

[Danger is my middle name]

You should post a video!

[aru12295]

Yes, I might post one when I can access a proper camera. It came all blurry with the cellphone camera (The photos I took with)!