1) Beginning at one end, wrap the wire neatly around the nail. You may tape this in place if you like but it is not necessary for it to work. See illustration below. 2) Expose the ends of the wire by ...

We’re always happy to see hackers inspired to try something different by what they see on Hackaday. To [SimpleTronic] has a project that will let you stretch your analog electronics skills in a really ...

The lifting electromagnet article I posted years ago (https://www.codrey.com/electronic-circuits/lifting-electromagnet-diy/) has been more popular that it should have ...

To investigate, describe and recall how the strength of the magnetic field close magnetic fieldA region around a magnet or around a wire carrying a current, where a magnetic force is experienced.