minus-squareThankYouVeryMuch@kbin.socialtoAsk Electronics@discuss.tchncs.de•I tried to make an electromagnet at home but when I connect the two copper wires to a 1.5V battery it keeps short circuiting and heating up. Also it doesn't attract other nails.linkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 years agoYou need your wire to be isolated, and many more turns linkfedilink
You need your wire to be isolated, and many more turns