Simple explanation of a generator

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Published 2015-07-28

Using a fun teaching prop engineer Rudy Dehn explains how DC and AC generators work. This generator shows the flow of energy in one direction or both + and - using an LED and small bulb. See a simple split-ring commutator and slip ring.

All Comments (21)

@lorimeyers3839 6 months ago

I’m 35, no real knowledge whatsoever on how machinery works. But this is incredibly easy to understand.
@bigbankhank9337 5 months ago

All these fancy videos confusing me, something nice and simple finally straightens things out! Thanks!
@slowjamcdub 1 year ago

Broke down as simple as possible! Very clear to understand! Amazing job!
@GreatBritishGamers 5 years ago

Such a clear and visual explanation, thank you.
@cruzmueller3906 3 years ago

thanks this was way simpler for me then the other videos i could actually understand it
@Hambxne 4 years ago

Now why couldn't my teacher have just shown us this video instead of incoherently babbling for 3 weeks
@Pithead 8 years ago

Nice to see the old Genius!
@emmarichards2520 3 years ago

This was so helpful trying to pass college physics. Thank you!
@farhat143ash 4 years ago

Fabulous video !!!! great !!! hats of to you sir
@likeaturtledo 3 years ago

Very helpful, Thank you!
@lassef3692 5 years ago

Best video of this topic. Thank u
@henrytzuo8517 1 year ago

Thank you !! Great Video!!😄😄😄
@americanpatriot6938 2 years ago

RIP this legend passed away in 2021.
@kd1s 8 years ago

It would be cool to see a scope attached when it's in AC mode.
@thedojoclub 1 year ago

thank u for this!
@ArtSchool0011900 3 years ago

Thank you 😇💖
@niloda4920 1 month ago

So helpful✨
@ShaneFlett 10 months ago

Man, that old man.. id wanna give him a hug, but id fear (just like any other normal person would react) "get the hell off me" not thatd id just randomly hug the dude
@tonyfox6856 3 years ago

You can change from dc to ac by moving the contacts? So I’m guessing that contact rod has a separation. Of how does that work?
@daytraderworkhorse 5 years ago

Genius!