Timed electrical pulses drive rotation — not continuous current. The coil fires briefly, giving the rotor a magnetic kick, then shuts off to let it coast.
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Meet Back-EMF
When the current cuts off, the coil releases an energy spike — back-EMF. Some builders capture this spike to charge a secondary battery.
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The Bedini Circuit
John Bedini's SSG (Simplified School Girl) design made pulse motors famous in the DIY community. Simple, reproducible, and widely documented.
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Papa Bale's Experiments
From levitation experiments to 220mA litz wire pickups — Papa Bale documents it all on YouTube for the community to learn from.
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Build Your Own
All you need: wire, magnets, and a transistor. Beginners welcome. Full step-by-step guide at papabalespulsemotors.com
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Ready to Dive In?
Watch the experiments. Build your own. Join the community.