Understanding motors
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YouTube Videos from Jeremy Fielding
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
- Universal motor - found in a blender or vacuum cleaner
- 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)
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