MOTOR How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these motor tutorials to learn all about motor with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Make simple homemade battery-driven motors, Solder bullet connectors for RC brushless motors, and Take apart stepper and encoder motors.

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How to make simple homemade battery-driven motors

Make simple homemade battery-driven motors

Learn how to build your very own motor, but not just one motor, three motors. These motors you will learn to make a very simple, and the ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 2
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How to solder bullet connectors for RC brushless motors

Solder bullet connectors for RC brushless motors

This video is on how to easily solder bullet plugs that are commonly ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,004

How to take apart stepper and encoder motors

Take apart stepper and encoder motors

If you are into self made robotics, chances are that you have a stepper or encoder motor at same point. Bre Pettis shows you how to take ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by elquesogrande23 | Comments 1
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How to build an electromagnet

Build an electromagnet

This video demonstrates the relationship between electricity and magnetism and shows how to construct an electromagnet using a 4 inch iron ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 1
Views 6,904

How to build a hamster wheel to power your PC

Build a hamster wheel to power your PC

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to repair a Tecumseh lawnmower

Repair a Tecumseh lawnmower

Check out these three video tutorials on how to fix three different Tecumseh lawnmowers. After watching these videos, you'll be a lawnmower ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,941

How to make a shopping cart chair with MAKE magazine

Make a shopping cart chair with MAKE magazine

Kick back with John Park as he demonstrates how to upcycle a ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 805

How to extract the diagnostic codes from GM vehicles

Extract the diagnostic codes from GM vehicles

Watch this instructional car video that demonstrates how to extract ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,276

How to install RRM grip springs in a 08/09 Mitsubishi Lancer

Install RRM grip springs in a 08/09 Mitsubishi Lancer

This automotive performance customization tutorial shows you how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to build a beam bot twin motor robot base

Build a beam bot twin motor robot base

This robot is BEAM bot inspired. First we build up the Motor Drive, an excellent and cheap Robot Bot-Base. We start with the Tamiya kit ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
Views 5,165

How to build a simple carboard magnet generator

Build a simple carboard magnet generator

Build this ultra-simple AC electric generator from magnets, wire, and cardboard. (And a big nail!) Light a small lightbulb, or flash a red ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 6
Views 23,104

How to make a speaker out of a tissue box

Make a speaker out of a tissue box

In an old video posted on YouTube, about how to make a speaker in a tissue box, they got a Kleenex box, foil, motor, and battery. Of course ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 4
Views 3,563

How to connect the y-axis motor wires for a CNC router

Connect the y-axis motor wires for a CNC router

A CNC router machine is probably the most useful tool a hobbyist can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,110

How to use aviation safety

Use aviation safety

Need to learn a few of the "finer points" of flying airplanes? This educational video podcast from [http://www.thefinerpoints.net/ The ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a stepper driver power supply for a CNC router

Make a stepper driver power supply for a CNC router

A CNC router machine is probably the most useful tool a hobbyist can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to build a laser effects light show

Build a laser effects light show

A laser light show is possible to replicate with the diffraction grating effect. Different laser effects can be created using a variety of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to decide on a outboard or inboard motor

Decide on a outboard or inboard motor

Terry discusses inboard versus outboard motors. This is mostly determined by the size of your boat as well as desire to use a motor while ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to drag race

Drag race

Learn about drag & car racing with expert tips and advice on imports and different motors and engines in this free car-racing video series ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to make a USB cooling fan from a broken media drive

Make a USB cooling fan from a broken media drive

Build a USB fan from a broken disc drive with this simple hack. You'll ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by priyankpatela17 | Comments 0
Views 3,959

How to be aware of how combustion works in an airplane motor

Be aware of how combustion works in an airplane motor

Need to learn a few of the "finer points" of flying airplanes? This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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