MINI LESSON 2 – MANUAL MOTOR

REPLACING MOTORS

In this unit, we will replace motors by a slower manual way of turning shafts. Doing so will allow us to better examine the mechanisms. Plus, it will allow us to avoid having to connect and power motors!

MANUAL MOTOR OPTIONS

Here are three convenient setups to create a manual motor that can be turned by hand:

Note: The above handle is limited in availability so you will probably have to use one of the options below.

Note: For the above setup, you can use any size of gear that you wish.

Note: For the above setup, you will need to attach it to the shaft with a component such as