I made a gaussmeter today. it works perfectly.
On C-can motors it is important for the magnets to be matched and to know which are the strongest tips before installing.
Made a gaussmeter
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Dave_12
, Jun 27 2025 04:47 AM
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Dave_12
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Posted 27 June 2025 - 04:47 AM
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Posted 27 June 2025 - 05:12 AM
Very good.
I tried to do this a few years ago, but didn't have much success.
There's a nice how-to here:
https://www.coolmagn...om/magmeter.htm
I expect I could build it now with a bit more experience under my belt.
In the end, after getting a bit frustrated, I just bought one for around $110. So weigh the effort vs. the cost.
Mike Reibman
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
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Posted 27 June 2025 - 05:27 AM
Here is the circuit diagram, parts list, and instructions.
I deleted the meter because it is not accurate and just went with using a multimeter.
Cost was $30 AUD.
TheBackShed.com - GaussMeter.
David Rees
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Posted 29 June 2025 - 07:32 AM
nice. i made one like this years ago as well.
Steve Lang
