5K40.10 • Motors and Generators: CENCO DC Motor

Photo Shows the Apparatus Used at the University of Texas at Austin

Instructions / Notes:

• Using the 6V power supply, assemble the Cenco Motor as shown above.
• Attach the red cable from the positive output of the battery supply to the red banana plug of the Cenco Motor.
• Attach the black cable from the negative output of the battery supply to the black banana plug of the Cenco Motor.
• To turn on the Cenco Motor, connect the power supply to an outlet.
• The power output of the battery supply can be adjusted by turning the grey knob. DO NOT EXCEED PAST THE 6V MARK.

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Demo Staff:

• Ensure you are using the apparatus that does NOT have magnets on the sides (the one that does not have blue tape on the top).

Last updated on October 27, 2025