An electric motor can be found at the heart of many devices nowadays.
But if not, then you could always make one.
We have compiled nine methods for how to build your own electric motor.
Brushless DC Motor
A brushless DC motor is one of the best motor choices.
Even better, brushless motors produce minimal noise, making them an excellent option for home automation projects.
It requires a small magnet, a single remote battery, and a wire.
Check out the YouTube video above to better understand how it all works.
We’ve found a solution for you: a can-based electric motor.
Itll eliminate your can-trashing problem and earn you a capable electric motor.
Basic Electric Motor With Wires and Paper Clips
Want another take on a simplified electric motor?
This basic motor is an excellent fit.
Start by making your box.
PCB Motor
Need a motor you might carry around with you easily?
Maybe its for a project you are expected to travel for, or a small gadget you are making.
Whatever your intentions are, you just found an ideal one.
The PCB motor made in thisHackaday tutorialis micro-sized for seamless use and portability.
Even more fascinating is that the stator (the fixed part) is printed on a four-layerPCB board.
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Build an e-waste-based DIY motor to help you put some of your e-waste to work.
Try making a solar-powered electric motor.
It sounds technical and intimidating, but its pretty straightforward.
Plus,thisInstructables guidebreaks the process down comprehensively.
Microwatt Pulse Motor
Ever visited an old-fashioned telephone exchange?
Either way, its an easy, fun project to try with your science-geek little ones or buddies.
Check out how to build it in thisHackday project.
Check out how to build it in theInstructables guide.
Build a DIY Electric Motor: Final Thoughts
Motors are fun to build.
Have fun building or tweaking any of the nine electric motor projects above.
