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Dead Electric Motor for Science Education

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by feivel, May 21, 2015.

  1. feivel

    feivel Junior Member

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    I'm looking to show how we turn electricity into motion. While we'll demonstrate using simpler motors, I'd LOVE to show how strong this concept can get. Since we'll be showing up at elementary schools in Prii, I'd love to show a Prius electric motor if possible.

    If you are near the Philadelphia area or anywhere in NJ, and happen to have or know of a scrap Prius Electric motor, any generation, please PM me. Thanks!
     
    #1 feivel, May 21, 2015
  2. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Uh those thing are 'finger crushing' dangerous. An RC motor would be much safer around elementary kids.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    This is a cut away electric motor video to show you how it operates. I'm sure this may help you.

    https:// youtu.be/0wzeLrqc34w is the link (copy, remove space between / and youtu).
     
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  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    This is a pair of videos about the Prius electrics. Notice that in the first video the magnet 'attack'.


    At about 7:10 a magnet he sets down at about 1:10 latches on to his pocket.


    The other parts besides the electric motors.

    Looks like about $400 on ebay.
    prius transaxle | eBay
     
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    Might be a little overkill for elementary school.
     
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    this is when you plant the science seeds for future germination, growth and harvest.
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Rats and I chose the simpler Gen 2 video rather than its more complex Gen 3 counterpoint.

    I would be happy if the elementary kids get the feeling it works due to rules and not magic. Otherwise they become congressmen.
     
    #7 JimboPalmer, May 21, 2015
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