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Have you ever wanted to charge batteries? This guide will show you how.


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Steps

  1. 1
    Get all your materials.
  2. 2
    Connect the pop can to the DC motor and now glue the magnets around the middle of the can.
  3. 3
    Bend the copper wire to the middle of the can making sure not to touch the sides and take the other end of the wire and wire that to the lawnmower battery
  4. 4
    Connect the 9 volt snap to the battery and run the motor and this will charge your lawnmower battery and other rechargeable batteries on the go.

Tips

  • Do not let the copper wire touch the sides of the can.

Warnings

  • Don't overcharge the batteries they may explode sending acid all over the place.

Things You'll Need

  • Half a pop can
  • DC motor
  • rare earth magnets
  • hot glue/super glue
  • 9 volt better
  • lawnmower battery
  • copper wire
  • nylon coated wire
  • 9 volt snap

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