Attach two wires to the motor. Place the motor securely into the joint at the top of the tower. Run the wires down the tower pipe and out one of the T-joints on the base. If needed, use duct tape to keep the motor in place securely.
Attach the plastic, round piece called the hub to the straight, metal piece on the outside of the motor.
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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More Activities
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Build an Electric Motor
Magnets and electricity work together to make an electric motor.
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Make a Comeback Can
Surprise your friends by making a can that rolls back to you when you tell it to!
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Build a Roller Coaster
Learn about energy as you send a marble through a roller coaster that you design.
More Exhibits
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Science Storms
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
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Smart Home: Green + Wired 2012
MSI's green home is open with new decor and innovative ways to live green!