Tiny Mendocino solar motor
Source: Thingiverse by aeropic
The Tiny Mendocino solar motor is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by aeropic. I wanted to build the world's smallest 3D printed Mendocino motor: here it is with my best wishes for 2015 ;-) see it running here: The Mendocino motor is a solar-powered light. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I wanted to build the world's smallest 3D printed Mendocino motor: here it is with my best wishes for 2015 ;-) see it running here: The Mendocino motor is a solar-powered light commutated magnetically levitated electric motor. The motor consists of a four-sided rotor block in the middle of a shaft. The shaft is positioned horizontally and has a magnet at each end. The magnets on the shaft provide levitation by repelling magnets in a base under the motor. The rotor block has two sets of windings and a couple of solar cell attached to each winding. When light strikes one of the solar cells, it generates an electric current thus energizing one of the rotor windings. This produces a magnetic field which interacts with the field of the support magnets generating a force perpendicular to the len…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Tiny Mendocino solar motor is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by aeropic.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by aeropic, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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