[solved] Springy thingy found outside (lemmy.world)

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It looks like some sort of wiring inside

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[-] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

Lots of smaller brushed motors use brass or bronze brushes. Slower moving mechanisms use a variety of materials.

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What is this thing?

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