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It's (reasonably) easy to make your own electric motor, if you want a better understanding of how they work. Rex Garrod (of Battlebots fame) demonstrates his o
by LeoPanthera 5y ago
It's (reasonably) easy to make your own electric motor, if you want a better understanding of how they work.
Rex Garrod (of Battlebots fame) demonstrates his own one on Tim Hunkin's "The Secret Life of", here: https://youtu.be/CJlrbMHLBd4?t=939 https://youtu.be/CJlrbMHLBd4?t=939
- tppiotrowski 5y agoThe Secret Life of machines is a great series for someone that was born in the "digital" age. It's great to see the progression from mechanical parts to electric parts and easy to see why electric is the future due to lack of moving parts and thus greater reliability. Think internal combustion engine with all lubrication and gaskets vs. an electric motor.
- hellbannedguy 5y agoSome electrical unions used to make their apprentices make their own motor. I happened to have a Craftsman lathe that has a armature winder attachment. I sold ten motors before I decided I didn't want to be a union electrician. Looking back, I guess the union wanted the students to have a deep understanding of motors?