In a world filled with high-tech robotics kits and programmable gadgets, one artist decided ...

Although [Jamie’s Brick Jams] has made many far more complicated motor design in the past, it’s nice to go back to the basics ...

For those that aren’t technologically savvy, a homopolar motor is a direct current electric motor with two magnetic poles. Mirko uses two magnets and a battery to create this amazingly simple motor.

This is a small motor made from simple household supplies. A battery pushes current through a coil of copper wire under the influence of a permanent magnet. The coil spins freely when operating.

Discover the fascinating world of electromagnetism with our step-by-step guide on how to make the simplest motor at home. This video reveals the basic principles of creating a functional motor using ...