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[solved] Springy thingy found outside (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by whaleross@lemmy.world to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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It looks like some sort of wiring inside

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[–] whaleross@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

What are their purposes?

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 13 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

The brushes glide along the commutator and transmit the electric current to the rotating armature (Anker) in the motor.

electric motor

[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

This is the first time I've bothered learning about this. Thanks!

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 3 weeks ago

Never to late to learn!

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