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Propeller Motor: Assembly Tutorial

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This lecture covers the step-by-step process of assembling a propeller motor using wires, paper clips, an electric motor, wooden sticks, propellers, tape, and a battery. The instructor demonstrates how to connect the wires to the motor, assemble the base, attach the propellers, and determine the correct rotation direction for air propulsion.

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