Introduction: Easy IronMan Arc Reactor Necklace
Today I will show you how to make a easy IronMan arc reactor necklace out of a DVD drive motor and a blue LED.
Step 1: Tools and Parts
The tools and parts you need are:
- DVD motor
- Long piece of wire
- To small Neodymium magnets
- Wire stripers
- Pliers
- Hot Glue gun
- Drill
- Grinder
Step 2: Removing Your Rotor With Windings
First you pry the off the stator (or case) of the motor. I used a flathead screwdriver to pry it off. Now grind the bottom of the center piece and drill or tap out the center piece from the rotor.
Step 3: LED and Hot Glue
Now grind the LED down to about 1mm from the metal inside the LED and Hot Glue the LED in the rotor. Sand down the dome of Hot Glue to make it look more realistic.
Step 4: Power and Wire
Cut and strip the wires and connect it to the LED and Hot Glue the wires in place. Twist the wire on the magnet and Hot Glue it in place then mark the polarities on the magnet. Connect the button cell batteries between the magnets and it will light up. If it dose not light up check the polarities and the LED connections.
Step 5: Have Fun
Now go and show off your new IronMan Arc Reactor necklace to your friends and family. Show me what you improved and have fun.

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12 Comments
5 years ago
Such a cool project! Did you clamp the piece when drilling out the center?
8 years ago on Introduction
I like this! Cool and simple!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Yes it is and you can find about 2-3 motors in every computer.
8 years ago
thank you!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Your welcome, Looks very nice
8 years ago on Introduction
voted originaly my idea but still glad people are learning how to do it
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, I didn't know that
8 years ago on Introduction
Love this!!!
Who would have thought Iron Man was so Green (up Cycling)
The Hulk aint got nothing on this!
TOTALLY VOTED!!!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
8 years ago on Introduction
I love this! Nothing like a little Arc Reactor to tie your whole ensemble together.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, Glad you liked it.
8 years ago on Introduction
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