Description

Note: Requires (1) RESIN printer and (2) Accessory Board with (3) 12V Power Source and (4) soldering iron.

Contents of kit (appearance may vary slightly):

~ Around 15m of 36AWG or similarly sized magnet wire (copper wire coated with an insulating varnish. Also called enamel wire.)

~ 5mm (Europe) OR 10-32/10-24 (USA) threaded rod with length of 25-35mm. NOT STAINLESS STEEL; it is not magnetic!

~ Gold marker

~ Wire leads

~ Sandpaper/file to remove insulating coating from ends of enamel wire

~ Rubber bands (not displayed) to make the lid spring loaded (3/16″ X Heavy ultra non latex elastics) (not pictured)

Pointers:

Source of 12V (3A) can consist of a 3S LiPo battery, a lead acid battery from a lawn mower, or a 12V “wall-wart” capable of providing several amps of power.

CAUTION: Touching the wires coming from a battery together will cause a short-circuit that can possibly cause a battery to catch fire!

The polarity of the solenoid is irrelevant.

The files include a 3D printable axle that can be inserted into a drill to easily wind the solenoid.

If friction is too high lubricate with graphite by drawing on the appropriate surfaces with a regular pencil.

Hinge can be 3D printed or you can use a 3mm stainless steel rod with a length of 170mm.