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DC Motors Demystified: A Deep Dive into Their Types and Applications

Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat is a DC Motor? A DC motor (Direct Current motor) is a device that converts electrical energy into usable mechanical energy, such as with its rotational energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetism, where a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field experiences a force, resulting in motion. How DC Motors Work DC […]

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How to Make a Scrubberbot

Reading Time: 15 minutesProject Name: Scrubberbot Project Description: Learn how to make a scouring pad cleaning robot called Scrubberbot. Project Difficulty: Easy-to-Moderate Project Note: This project uses a soldering iron. Please use caution when using hot items. In this project, we’re going to make a battery powered scrubbing robot out of a scouring pad designed from a griddle […]

Dustin Hodges 
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