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Home-made Toy Motors A practical handbook giving detailed instructions for building simple but operative electric motors

By Alfred Powell Morgan

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Unleash your inner inventor and build real electric motors from everyday materials.

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2020-12-14
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Summary

"Home-made Toy Motors" by Alfred Powell Morgan is an early 20th-century guide that teaches enthusiasts how to build working electric motors from scratch using common materials. It emphasizes hands-on learning and makes electrical engineering accessible to hobbyists. The book starts by explaining how magnetism helps the motor work. It clearly explains the assembly process for small toy motors, stressing the importance of grasping basic concepts before moving on to more difficult projects. It advises readers of materials needed and how easy it is to assemble. It is designed to show the operating principles of larger motors. Overall, the book has practical experiments intended to build deeper understanding of electric motor tech.

About the Author

Alfred Powell 'Skipper' Morgan (1889–1972) was an electrical engineer, inventor of radio and mechanical devices, and author of technical and children's books from the U.S. state of New Jersey.

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