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Simple Motors Kit 6 - User Manual

Simple Motors Kit 6
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Assembly instructions for kit #6
All rights reserved. 2001 Simple Motors, LLC www.simplemotor.com
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Assembly Instructions: Kit #6
1. Insert the T-pin into one of the caps.
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.
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Summary

Initial Rotor Assembly

Insert T-pin

Insert the T-pin into one of the caps.

Insert Rotor Core

Insert the rotor core into the cap, applying pressure to seat it approximately 1/2 inch.

Rotor Component Assembly

Add Wooden Insert

Place the wooden insert into position within the assembled rotor components.

Insert Pushpin

Insert the pushpin into the other cap, ensuring it protrudes about 1/4 inch.

Secure Rotor Assembly

Push the caps together firmly until the T-pin is secured.

Glue Magnets

Glue the magnets to the rotor core flat surfaces with the 'S' pole facing outwards.

Mounting the Rotor Assembly

Insert Rotor into Stands

Place the rotor assembly into the stands marked with blue and silver stars.

Position Base Stands

Glue the stands to the base, aligning marks and ensuring low friction for rotor spin.

Electromagnet Construction

Mount Nail in Stand

Insert the nail into the stand with the green star and secure with glue if loose.

Wind Electromagnet Coil

Wrap wire around the nail between the tape, leaving 6-inch ends, and clean tips.

Electromagnet Placement and Hall Effect Switch Preparation

Glue Electromagnet

Attach the electromagnet to the board, ensuring a 1/16-inch gap from the rotor magnets.

Prepare Hall Effect Switch Leads

Bend the Hall Effect switch leads and solder wires to its terminals.

Hall Effect Switch Installation

Position Hall Effect Switch

Insert the Hall Effect switch into its stand, ensuring leads do not touch.

Mount Hall Effect Holder

Glue the Hall Effect switch holder to the board, positioning it near the magnets.

Battery Holder and Voltage Settings

Attach Battery Holder

Attach the battery holder to the board for experimenting with different voltage settings.

Understand Voltage Configurations

Diagrams illustrate how to achieve 1.5V, 3V, 4.5V, and 6V using batteries and jumper wires.

Wiring Connections

Identify Transistor Leads

Locate the Base (B), Collector (C), and Emitter (E) leads on the transistor.

Solder Wires to Transistor

Solder hook-up wires to the transistor and connect them to the battery holder and Hall Effect switch.

Connect Electromagnet Wires

Connect the electromagnet wires to the battery holder and transistor emitter, testing polarity.

Testing and Troubleshooting

Test Motor Operation

Start with 3V, test rotor spin, and troubleshoot if the motor does not work.

Safety Caution

Avoid leaving the motor connected to stalled batteries to prevent transistor overheating and damage.

Simple Motors Kit 6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimple Motors
ModelKit 6
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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