The homopolar electric motor is the simplest of all electric motors. Just a battery, a magnet and a wire.

In this model the homopolar motor is made from a battery, a neodymium magnet and a length of thin wire. Download the instructions for construction and make your own circling swifts!

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The download includes fully illustrated instructions for construction, tiny cut out swifts and templates for folding the wire stand.

Have fun!