The motor has been chosen because it works using a very low current, so that it can be used with the FC01 Mini Fuel Cell on the widest possible range of fuels, for very long periods. It will work at voltages down to 0.3 volts, at only 20 mA. Even when stalled, and connected to a 1.0 volt cell, it will only draw about 100 mA. This makes the cell very useful for showing the working of our fuel cells when using methanol, windshield washer fluid, alcoholic drinks, and other novel fuels. However, it does mean that the torque is small, so do not be too ambitious in the devices the motor is connected to.

To use the motor the red and black 4mm plugs are connected to the fuel cell, or any other low voltage DC electrical supply - a solar cell for example.

The clip into which the motor is fixed can be used as it is, or it can be fixed into another apparatus. To fix the motor permanently, remove the film from the double-sided adhesive tape on the base of the clip, and press firmly into place.

The motor can be connected to some other pulley driven rotational machine using an elastic band. The gearing of the pulley should take into account the fact that the torque from the motor will be low. It is perfectly possible to make fuel cell powered model vehicles this way.

If you simply want to show that a cell is producing current, and that the motor is turning, then it is best to fix a small sticky label to the pulley. The fact that the motor is turning will then be obvious.

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