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Assembly instructions for kit #14

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This is not a Lego® product even if it contains Lego® bricks and plates. All warranties provided by Simple Motors.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product.

All rights reserved. 2014 Simple Motors, LLC 

www.simplemotor.com

13. Fasten the reed switch to 1x2 brick with side holes using cable ties. Trim them with scissors.

14. Assemble the reed switch on the base plate. Trim the wires as necessary and remove at

least 1” (2.5 cm) of insulation.

15. Form ZNR contacts as shown.

Summary of Contents for Kit 14

Page 1: ...roup of companies which does not sponsor authorize or endorse this product All rights reserved 2014 Simple Motors LLC www simplemotor com Assembly Instructions Kit 14 Rapid Assembly Advanced QuikLock...

Page 2: ...the sleeves are slightly above the surface of the knobs If you notice the burrs on the plastic sleeves remove them with a sharp knife 3 Attach double sided sticky pads to the magnets It does not matte...

Page 3: ...plan to compare them during your experiments Attach the magnets to the opposite sides This step is optional and may be done later 5 If you assembled the motor properly and lubricated the axle this mo...

Page 4: ...lemotor com 6 Assemble the motor base plate 7 Assemble rotor on the base plate Try to spin it by hand If it does not spin freely you might need to squeeze blue bricks slightly together to push plastic...

Page 5: ...GO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor authorize or endorse this product All rights reserved 2014 Simple Motors LLC www simplemotor com 8 Remove the insulation from th...

Page 6: ...wires If nothing happens switch the wires With the correct connection electromagnet repels the permanent magnets and the rotor stops in the position below This is a perfect test for the electromagnet...

Page 7: ...oup of companies which does not sponsor authorize or endorse this product All rights reserved 2014 Simple Motors LLC www simplemotor com 13 Fasten the reed switch to 1x2 brick with side holes using ca...

Page 8: ...Simple Motors LLC www simplemotor com 16 Wind bare wire ends tightly around the reed switch ZNR contacts 17 Screw twist on connectors Do not over tighten as you may break the reed switch 18 You may t...

Page 9: ...re a slight push if your electromagnet is not aligned with the motor axle or the permanent magnets are not perfectly centered on the rotor 19 The included jumper wire allows you to experiment with 4 d...

Page 10: ...2014 Simple Motors LLC www simplemotor com 4 5 Volts 20 You may add speed control knob that allows changing the speed of the motor from maximum to full stop It may also significantly increase the rot...

Page 11: ...ors LLC www simplemotor com Slow speed or Maximum speed may be even faster than without speed control knob or Speed control magnet counteracts with the magnets on the rotor that is why it is important...

Page 12: ...g through the circuit it may exceed 1 A on 4 batteries This current will quickly deplete the batteries and can overheat and destroy the electromagnet and the reed switch In other words using the speed...

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