Embedded Circuits
Motors
WHAT WE ARE MAKING
WHY WE ARE MAKING IT
a electrical circuit that powers a DC motor
a motor can activate our projects with movement
MATERIAL OPTIONS
The Motors
The Batteries
The Wires
The Switches
Vibration Motor
(3v)
High Torque
Geared Motor
(3v-9v)
High Speed
Geared Motor
(3v-9v)
Coin Cell
(3v)
9v Battery
(9v)
AA Battery Holder
(3v)
Male-Male Jumper Wires
22 Gauge Wires
Rocker Switch
Momentary Switch
Toggle Switch
MATERIAL OPTIONS
The Motors
The Batteries
The Wires
The Switches
Vibration Motor
(3v)
High Torque
Geared Motor
(3v-9v)
High Speed
Geared Motor
(3v-9v)
Coin Cell
(3v)
9v Battery
(9v)
AA Battery Holder
(3v)
Male-Male Jumper Wires
22 Gauge Wires
Rocker Switch
Momentary Switch
Toggle Switch
The Wires
Motors convert electrical current (the flow of electrons) to rotational movement via electromagnets.
CREATING THE CIRCUIT
Design the object you want your motor to spin.
How does it attach to the motor shaft?
Toggle Switch
9v Battery
Geared Motor
DESIGN YOUR CYBORG MOVEMENT!
Description
This activity introduces the technology of DC motors as a possible component to use in prototyping the cyborg enhancement. Motors automate rotational motion in the cyborg design.
Instructions
The electrical circuit that powers the motor consists of four basic elements: the battery, the wire, a switch, and the motor. There are a variety of motors, batteries and switches that can be used. You must ensure that the voltage supplied by the battery is within the operational range of the motor.
Deliverables
Once the motor is spinning an element of the cyborg enhancement, record and upload a video of the prototype in action.