Grove – Electromagnet

The Grove – Electromagnet is an easy to use module which teaches the principles of electromagnets. It can hold 1KG in weight.

An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. An electric current flowing in a wire creates a magnetic field around the wire due to Ampere’s law.

To concentrate the magnetic field, in an electromagnet the wire is wound into a coil with many turns of wire lying side by side. The magnetic field of all the turns of wire passes through the centre of the coil, creating a strong magnetic field there.

Features

• Grove shape
• 1KG peak
• Low standby current
• Product number: Seeed 101020073

Specifications

• Working Voltage: DC 3.3/5V
• Working Current: 400mA
• Standby current: 200uA
• Load Weight: 1KG
• Dimensions: 89mm x 140mm x 18.8mm
• Weight: 34g

Resources

• Product Wiki

Package Contents

• 1x Grove Electromagnet