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:*Universal motor - found in a blender or vacuum cleaner
 
:*Universal motor - found in a blender or vacuum cleaner
::-these can run on both DC or AC input voltage
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::-these can run on both DC or AC input voltage and instead of having permanent magnets, they have 2 coils of wire.
  
 
:*mini induction motor - found in a microwave (fan) or washing machine (water pump)
 
:*mini induction motor - found in a microwave (fan) or washing machine (water pump)

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YouTube Videos from Jeremy Fielding

036. How Motors Work For Beginners (Ep 1): The DC Motor

Video Outline
  • Permanent magnet DC motor (the main discussion in video) - found in a hand drill
- uses a permanent magnet and a coil of wire to carry the current
- aka: Brushed DC electric motor
  • Universal motor - found in a blender or vacuum cleaner
-these can run on both DC or AC input voltage and instead of having permanent magnets, they have 2 coils of wire.
  • mini induction motor - found in a microwave (fan) or washing machine (water pump)
  • mini brushless DC motor - found in a computer fan
  • Induction motor (single phase or three phase)

037. How Motors Work for Beginners (Ep 2): The Generator and Universal Motor

Other resources

How to make a very simple permanent magnet DC motor

An instructional "how to" page