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 Posted - December 26 2019 : 9:23:04 PM
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In this video, I officially swap out the original weak magnet with a new, strong neodymium magnet. Results - nothing. Now the motor doesn't want to turn, but instead just hums. This is quite puzzling - hopefully the magnet just needs to be switched around, hence changing the polarity. Will continue working on this "General" so stay tuned for Part 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t54L_Aj-IrU&t=41s
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Posted - December 26 2019 : 10:01:21 PM
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If the magnet's poles are not at the top and bottom, but are end to end or side to side, the motor wouldn't run.
Carpe Manana!
Edited by - scsshaggy on December 26 2019 10:01:58 PM
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Posted - December 27 2019 : 9:06:55 PM
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quote:If the magnet's poles are not at the top and bottom, but are end to end or side to side, the motor wouldn't run.
Originally posted by scsshaggy-December 26 2019: 10:01:21 PM
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That's possible, however I re-positioned the magnet tonight and still nothing. But, I noticed that when I firmly hold the 2 magnets around the motor, and move the entire motor assembly thingy in one direction, then the motor works like a charm. So, I'm thinking that drilling-out the rivet may have whacked out the motor assembly a little bit. I'll therefore work on moving the motor assembly back in the right spot, since I know it is not a magnet issue.
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Posted - December 27 2019 : 9:42:16 PM
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| Are you going to restore the paint? I look forward to seeing it in pristine condition!
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Posted - December 29 2019 : 8:40:58 PM
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quote:Are you going to restore the paint? I look forward to seeing it in pristine condition!
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-December 27 2019: 9:42:16 PM
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Possibly...right now I'm trying to fit in time to get it running right.  Honestly though, I do like the aged look, but maybe.
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Posted - December 30 2019 : 08:42:31 AM
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quote: quote:Are you going to restore the paint? I look forward to seeing it in pristine condition!
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-December 27 2019: 9:42:16 PM
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Possibly...right now I'm trying to fit in time to get it running right. Honestly though, I do like the aged look, but maybe.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - December 29 2019 : 8:40:58 PM
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Yep, running is priority!
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Posted - December 30 2019 : 3:45:40 PM
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This is a detective mystery. I am waiting for the next installment
to see if you get your guy!
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