Metal Detector

Want to find treasure? Use this metal detector!

Supplies

Electrical Tape

Aluminum Foil

2 Red and Black alligator clip wires

Macaroni and Cheese box

DC Motor

9V battery

9V battery connecter

Switch

Propeller

Step 1: Structure

Cut the macaroni box so it opens, glue the 9V connector, and cut out a hole for the switch.

Step 2: Battery

Attach the 9V Battery.

Step 3: Motor

Poke a hole so that the tip of the motor fits through.

Step 4: Propeller

On the other side, attach the propeller onto the motor.

Step 5: Red Wiring

Attach a red alligator clip wire to the red wire of the 9V connector and to a metal of the switch.

Step 6: Black Wiring

Attach a black alligator clip wire onto the black wire of the connector and to one metal part of the motor.

Step 7: Magnet

Wrap a magnet in aluminum foil.

Step 8: Magnet Wiring

Attach a black alligator clip wire to the end of the aluminum foil, and the other end to the other metal part of the motor.

Step 9: Aluminum Foil Wiring

Use a large piece of aluminum foil and attach a red alligator clip wire to it. Attach the other end of the alligator clip wire to the other metal part of the switch.

Step 10: Taping the Magnet

Tape the magnet near the top.

Step 11: Fancy Looks

Stuff all the wires into the macaroni box without detaching anything and tape up the sides.

Step 12: Tape the Foil

Use the electric tape to attach the foil to the top of the box. After you've done this, turn on the switch and place a metal thing onto of the foil. See your fan spin!