Project Description
For my project, I made a Mendocino motor. A Mendocino motor is a solar powered “motor” that levitates using magnetic fields. When a solar cell runs current through the wrapped wire, along with a magnetic field from a nearby magnet, a torque is created causing the motor to spin on it’s own.
Take a look at the pages below to follow along with my progress!
Project Posts/Timeline
- Mendocino Motor | Final Report #2
- Mendocino Motor | Final Report #1
- Mendocino Motor | Project Update #4
- Mendocino Motor | Project Update #3
- Mendocino Motor | Project Update #2
- Mendocino Motor | Project Update #1
- Mendocino Motor | Top 5 Constraints
- Mendocino Motor | Project Design Review
- Mendocino Motor | Aesthetic Inspiration
