Vibrating motors are small DC motors that are often used to send signals in form of vibrations, unlike sound. These motors are used in a lot of appliances and devices like cell phones, handsets, etc. It has two terminal wires that when connected through a battery produce the vibrations. A vibrating motor has a very simple design just like every common motor. It has two connecting wires, body and a rotor which rotates while in the connection. The operating voltage range of vibrating motors is generally. 2.4 V to 3.5 V
How to use
To use the motor, connect the wires of the motor in a circuit with a battery. Attach some sort of a toggle switch to turn it ON or OFF. That is it, the motor should then rotate when ON and produce vibration.
Common Applications
1. Mobile Phones
2. Joysticks
Some example projects that students can try out in the ATL Lab
1. Connect a vibrating motor to the battery and check its vibrations
2. Turn on and off the vibration motor for one second each minute using Arduino –
https://techzeero.com/arduino-tutorials/vibration-motor-with-arduino/
Safety Measures to follow
1. The rotor of the motor shouldn’t be put in contact with delicate materials as it can damage them.
2. Avoid using a vibrating motor for longer durations as it may get heated up.
Important Links
Video Tutorial –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INVYx8f2RIs
