Assembly instructions for kit #14
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Under no circumstances leave the motor in this position, even for a short time!
The motor looks like it is in a complete stop but in reality there is a big current going
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 control knob as a switch is possible only if you stop the
motor as shown in the first picture. Removing one of the batteries might be a better option.
You may glue bricks together and to the base plate if you do not plan to disassemble it. Do
not glue the speed control knob!
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for principles of this motor operation,
troubleshooting, speed measurement and other experiments.
Enjoy your motor! We hope you had fun building it.
* Colors of the parts may vary.
