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    I've been looking to make the solenoid motor powerful enough to drive a toy vehicle.

    I've improved the stator of the solenoid by reducing gaps and wrapping the coil in a cast iron dust/swarf and epoxy mix. I increased the size of the armature magnets and overall have a 5x increase in force. More details: Solenoid Tractor - glue-it.com

    A section through one of my test pieces
    V Twin Solenoid Motor-solenoid-tractor-02.jpg

    Latest video of the motor running, just need to connect the crank to the wheels.

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    and now the tractor moves


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    Just to show that a solenoid motor can power something useful



    what do you think?

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    A comparison between the sounds of a real Field Marshall and the solenoid powered model tractor



    hope you like the inspiration I found in the sound

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    It is always a pleasure when someone takes your design and makes it better. Here Frits Kaan created a wooden version of the solenoid motor: https://www.glue-it.com/gallery/elec...motor-of-wood/

    V Twin Solenoid Motor-wooden-solenoid-02.jpg

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    OK, there are some hidden bearings and a brass flywheel, it still looks very cool.



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