How to make a Magnetic Compass

As I made a compass that can be carried outdoors, I will introduce it.

[@LucianoHilton]

That's so simple, smart and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much!

[@yattemita4447]

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[@iaryan444]

@@yattemita4447 brother did you attached the nail attached to magnet uptill the bottom

[@lorijones3891]

You have the best example on you tube. Nice and neat.

[@yattemita4447]

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[@nkdeler]

すごい！

[@yattemita4447]

コメントありがとうございます

[@nkdeler]

@@yattemita4447どう致しまして

[@takumifujiwara3066]

That help me soo much thanks alot and I'm thinking of making my own compass 😁

[@yattemita4447]

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[@user-yv1sg9hn1l]

Beautiful job

[@yattemita4447]

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[@user-yv1sg9hn1l]

@@yattemita4447 are you from United States of America 🌷

[@yattemita4447]

No I am japanese.

[@user-yv1sg9hn1l]

@@yattemita4447 i love the Japanese because they're smart minded greetings to you 🥀🥀🥀

[@mythicalmiracles69]

It's so easy and useful. Thank you for sharing.

[@yattemita4447]

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[@kaunisiapa]

That's really awesome and easy.. thanks a bunch..! Guess it's a new project for the children this coming holidays.. hehehe. どうもありがとうございました

[@yattemita4447]

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[@PANCHAR637]

great and thanks i will try it.

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for your comment. Please try it.

[@PANCHAR637]

ok

[@PANCHAR637]

i am going to try today

[@PANCHAR637]

@@yattemita4447 are you Japanese I like Japanese.

[@jebwu8648]

Great video finally someone explains the basics of how to make a compass. I have just one question would a stainless steel work in the place of the aluminium, I think stainless steel does not affect the magnetic field of the magnet. And I also wanted to know if the case could be made out of stainless steel. I'm asking this because I want to use the concept to make one that looks vintage.

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for visiting. Please note that some stainless steel components may affect the magnetic field. I think the case can be made of stainless steel, which does not affect the magnetic field

[@jebwu8648]

@@yattemita4447 Woaw thank you for answering that quickly. Do you have any other kind of metal to recomend me to replace the cardboard pieces?

[@yattemita4447]

I think any material that does not affect the magnetic field can be used in place of cardboard. For example, aluminum, brass, copper, etc.

[@sunandamomle6458]

Very nice And cool

[@yattemita4447]

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[@everythingforeveryone6282]

Thanks for sharing.... it's awesome. Can I use hard paper board instead of aluminum?

[@yattemita4447]

I don't know because I haven't done it.

[@everythingforeveryone6282]

No it's not working... Just now trying. Let's try using plastic board.

[@sumathihi1475]

Very nice

[@yattemita4447]

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[@bryanblanco007]

Nice video

[@yattemita4447]

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[@rajanisingh9362]

Nice😮

[@yattemita4447]

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[@anonymousinconspicuous8071]

Wow! This is neat, and also amazing!

[@yattemita4447]

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[@danialadaniala2490]

Gand

[@wonderkeenan144]

Thanks, I really inspired

[@yattemita4447]

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[@harimeetkaurmarwah1907]

Very nice video for making magnetic compass....Please share measurement details of plastic container, nail, small screws and round & long sheets used for making it.

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for visiting. The inner diameter of the plastic is 38mm and the height is 25mm. A neodymium magnet has a diameter of 6 mm and a thickness of 2.5 mm. The countersunk screw has a diameter of 2 mm and a length of 15 mm. The nail is 1mm in diameter and 17mm in length. The aluminum plate has a diameter of 37 mm. The long side of the rectangular paper is 111mm and the widths are 5mm and 10mm.

[@pet_simx6834]

Thanks

[@sarah6924]

I am gonna make this in my science project😊😊😊

[@yattemita4447]

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[@Bleepbleepblorbus]

This is what was looking for. Found some magnetic rocks while magnet fishing, do you think those will work?

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for your comment. I think it will not work with magnetic rocks.

[@pamelamckinnerney1610]

I really like your compass design. We are making 80 of these and I don’t want to have to cut out that many circles from aluminum cans. Could a flexible plastic be used instead?

[@yattemita4447]

If the axis of the compass can be supported, I think plastic is also acceptable. Please try it.

[@pamelamckinnerney1610]

yattemita３２５ I ordered very thin acrylic discs...I’m going to try it and see if it works and let you know. We will drill tiny holes in the top disc.

[@gurdeepsidhu7497]

I too

[@howarddodge8675]

could please give the in structions on how to make a magnetic compass looks really cool

[@yattemita4447]

Please see the video for how to make it.

[@bruceserdahl1044]

Nice.

[@yattemita4447]

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[@upasanaluthra]

Op the best compass, best for sci projects and also low budget 😃😊 Keep it up

[@yattemita4447]

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[@swatiyadav19]

Awesome

[@yattemita4447]

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[@suriyadevi3337]

Hi.. your video is nice👌. I have a doubt.. do we have to use only aluminum as base?

[@yattemita4447]

In addition to aluminum, copper, brass and plastic can be used. Anything that disturbs the Earth's magnetism, such as iron or stainless steel, cannot be used. Thank you for watching.

[@ShykittenYunniemora]

Perfect

[@ShykittenYunniemora]

I don’t have enough ingredients to make a compass but I’ll try to make it soon

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for visiting. Please try it.

[@minalayek3637]

Agreed

[@Anushka_406]

Nice

[@yattemita4447]

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[@user-dg2dx3ec3y]

Very good

[@yattemita4447]

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[@user-pd2tx5mo2g]

Nice 👍

[@yattemita4447]

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[@bivudhan]

What if the compas magnet is so strong that the compass goes flying to antartica or the North pole

[@yattemita4447]

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[@eleanorrigby226]

😂😂😂

[@RajeshKumar-ml3je]

Are you gone mad

[@onlinelearners5172]

Great

[@yattemita4447]

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[@martinbachrodt745]

Never seen a compass needle react that way before. He's got a magnet under the table.

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for your comment. That's right. Magnets are in the earth. Far under the desk.

[@martinbachrodt745]

@@yattemita4447 🤣 I'll just leave this conversation there

[@costalmole280]

@@martinbachrodt745 hes not wrong, all that stuff moving inside earths core acts as a magnet

[@A.Netizen.Since.2010]

@@yattemita4447 ..Excellent reply ! 😄👌🏼🤘🏼💚

[@BlueBookrat]

Say you wanted to make a working compass inside a metal stopwatch. Would it still work or does it need to be plastic?

[@yattemita4447]

I think to work as long as such as copper or aluminum, which does not disturb the magnetic field.

[@BlueBookrat]

@@yattemita4447 okay thank you! I think it's iron tho? I'll look into it. Thanks for answering!

[@uncannykalin4530]

Good bro

[@yattemita4447]

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[@rajeshsankar]

compass ins interesting but can you put in detail where did u get the parts from (aluminium can) is it from a bottle ? also put the links for the part to buy online if possible?. pretty new to science project and not sure where to buy these parts

[@rajeshsankar]

Needs more specific details like whats the neodymium magnet dimension 6X2mm or 6X3mm iron screw and nails exact name and dimension if possible.

[@yattemita4447]

Aluminum is a can of juice or beer. Other parts were also purchased at the DIY store. I didn't buy it online. Neodymium magnets and iron screws don't really care about their dimensions. All you have to do is fit it in a plastic case.

[@18miteshraisinghani6thc6]

Plz do a review and use your to find things plz make vedio on it

[@offsweetheart9426]

Cool! It didn’t work for me tho.. what type of screws and nails did you use

[@offsweetheart9426]

The magnetic pull didn’t work

[@yattemita4447]

Screws and nails are made of iron.

[@maturicidani2602]

Excelent

[@yattemita4447]

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[@Hgstockexchange]

Hey buddy done well

[@yattemita4447]

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[@mahabaleshwarhaligeri3077]

What is the cost of that neodymium magnet you used? And how can I get it?

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for visiting. I bought it at a nearby 100 yen shop. It is 100 yen for 8 pieces. If you don't have a store near you, look for it online.

[@PanthjeetSingh-be1qv]

You can get this magnets from speaker of any earphone 😂

[@boisyakaman6963]

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[@AbdulHadi-dl5ph]

Good

[@yattemita4447]

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[@gurdeepsidhu7497]

Arigatō

[@gurdeepsidhu7497]

I am from India want to learn Japanese

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for your comment. Komento arigatougozaimasu.

[@babababu5547]

Is there anything we can use instead of aluminum can ,if yes then please reply as it is my school project . ??

[@yattemita4447]

I think a plastic plate is fine.

[@aserhassan]

Nice work! low budget compass! Awesome (Y)

[@yattemita4447]

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[@zafibutler8292]

How is it do u make it so it’s the accurate in terms of North South etc.. This is for a school project so I need to explain how it’s accurate and how it’s magnetic

[@yattemita4447]

This video shows how a compass is made using neodymium magnets, not a school project.

[@rochellamorris3264]

i was doing it for a school project

[@dungtrinh2862]

Thnk you so much

[@yattemita4447]

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[@swordmy]

other than neodymium magnet, can we use other small magnet ?

[@yattemita4447]

I can't say anything because I don't know the size.

[@Krizzler]

Would a ferrite magnet work too? Or would it be not strong enough?

[@yattemita4447]

Ferrite magnets may not work because they are not as strong as neodymium magnets. If you have a ferrite magnet, please try it.

[@ankitam2032]

We have make hole in both the alluminium circles? Or only in the top one?

[@ryn991]

Looks like both have holes but because the needle had to poke through them, i think only the one on top is the one that actually needs it

[@yattemita4447]

Both aluminum circles are perforated.

[@sunandamomle6458]

How do you balance the tip of the nail

[@yattemita4447]

Use iron screws of the same weight.

[@jaredviolin14]

Amazing

[@yattemita4447]

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[@sumanstories5673]

Thanks it works

[@yattemita4447]

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[@iaryan444]

Can I use cardboard instead of aluminum

[@yattemita4447]

I haven't used it, but I think it's possible

[@mikebaltazar1231]

Can you use a regular magnet instead of a neodymium magnet?

[@yattemita4447]

I'm not using.

[@zunairalodhikawala9558]

It's not hard to find a neodymium magnet it's also in handsfree/headphones

[@18miteshraisinghani6thc6]

Can I use soda can material instead of aluminiam

[@yattemita4447]

Can be used if it is not made of iron

[@parumamidi1269]

Asomwme super godo exsclent

[@yattemita4447]

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[@kamalas8895]

Who did you set the magnet in the iron nial

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for watching.

[@nataliem.5842]

Can we use paperboard instead of aluminium can?

[@yattemita4447]

I don't think it's impossible.

[@nataliem.5842]

@@yattemita4447 ok thx

[@priyanshii_16]

Where can we find the plastic case? Can you give link if it is available online?

[@yattemita4447]

I bought it at a 100 yen shop near my house.

[@priyanshii_16]

@@yattemita4447 oh, but I'm unable to find it.

[@yattemita4447]

Unfortunately I do not have any further information.

[@yeashayadav5989]

I do not have alumunium bottle so what can i use instead of that

[@yattemita4447]

I think a thin plastic plate is fine.

[@yeashayadav5989]

@@yattemita4447 ok

[@Moon-magic109]

WOW!!!!!

[@yattemita4447]

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[@adrianonvlee8325]

Is there anything else you can use instead of the iron nails?

[@yattemita4447]

If it's not iron, it's impossible because it won't stick to a magnet.

[@swordmy]

if we have no aluminium can, we can use aluminium foil or not ?

[@yattemita4447]

I think the aluminium foil is not strong enough to support the magnet.

[@radhikar1612]

Super

[@yattemita4447]

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[@vinodk2793]

Which type of plastic we can use instead of aluminium can

[@yattemita4447]

I think a plastic plate is fine

[@moonheheyo6670]

I don't have round shape neodiyum magnet can I use square shape

[@yattemita4447]

I think you can do it with square shape.

[@ptsushil2010]

exlnt.............

[@yattemita4447]

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[@vismayballal7011]

Is there any replacement for the plastic case ?

[@yattemita4447]

I can't think of a replacement.

[@_Silly_moon_tomboy_]

Can i use cardboard instead of aluminium?pls tell me ASAP

[@yattemita4447]

I don't know because I didn't do it with cardboard.

[@yattemita4447]

I think a plastic sheet would work

[@_Silly_moon_tomboy_]

@@yattemita4447 will a paper sheet will work?

[@yattemita4447]

I think paper sheet will don't as well as plastic.

[@_Silly_moon_tomboy_]

@@yattemita4447 I used plastic sheet but it didn't worked it remained still pls help

[@howarddodge8675]

could you give me the instructions I would like to try this please

[@yattemita4447]

Which instructions?

[@vinodk2793]

Can we use a plastic glass

[@yattemita4447]

I don't use it so I don't know

[@b.ppanday6938]

Can we use simple paper

[@yattemita4447]

I don't know because it's not made from paper.

[@zunairafatima2891]

Very tuf

[@yattemita4447]

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[@basantgupta8896]

Is it necessery to use 2 aluminium can

[@yattemita4447]

You don't need two aluminum cans, one is enough.

[@charmworld9651]

Can we use cardboard instead of aluminium can

[@anushkapandey5271]

Can we use aluminium foil please tell

[@yattemita4447]

I think the aluminium foil is not strong enough to support the magnet.

[@woodmanequin]

nice video but what are the measurements of the things?

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for visiting. The inner diameter of the plastic is 38mm and the height is 25mm. A neodymium magnet has a diameter of 6 mm and a thickness of 3 mm. The countersunk screw has a diameter of 2 mm and a length of 15 mm. The nail is 1mm in diameter and 17mm in length.

[@woodmanequin]

@@yattemita4447 thank you so much! this was really helpful

[@alesaucedo8588]

Do galvanized nails work too?

[@yattemita4447]

I think it work too.

[@Sus_kat-bz3hf]

Is plastic case necessary?

[@yattemita4447]

Yes. Thank you for watching.

[@thivya449]

I tried to make my own compass seeing your video but I used paper board instead of aluminum foil.. It didn't worked. why?? ☹️🤔

[@yattemita4447]

Can the magnet rotate freely?

[@thivya449]

@@yattemita4447 no

[@yattemita4447]

Try adjusting it to rotate freely

[@thivya449]

@@yattemita4447 okay. Thank you

[@fun9580]

how can i get a plastic case just like yours

[@yattemita4447]

I bought it at a 100 yen shop.

[@gauravbhandia]

T he nail passes through both the holes?

[@yattemita4447]

Both are drilled.

[@priyanshii_16]

Is there anything else we can use instead of aluminium can?

[@yattemita4447]

I think brass would be fine too.

[@priyanshii_16]

@@yattemita4447 thanks

[@dropsetdespod7804]

Интересная идея.

[@yattemita4447]

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[@vinodk2793]

Is there any another idea to make compass please share the link here

[@yattemita4447]

I also made a compass that floats a magnet in water. Please see that as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpCqn4aCqtqJfrs

[@vinodk2793]

I don't want to make water compass

[@vinodk2793]

Please share the link compass but it should be not water compass

[@18miteshraisinghani6thc6]

Can we use foil paper

[@yattemita4447]

I think that foil paper is not strong enough.

[@erniejohnsalazar2076]

Well

[@yattemita4447]

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[@Micro506]

Wow

[@yattemita4447]

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[@joydipsarker3437]

What is the name of that steel cutting machine.

[@yattemita4447]

The tool that cuts aluminum plates into circles is called a ``circle cutter,'' which is a compass with a blade attached.

[@rifflakez7212]

How yo have balanced centre pin?

[@yattemita4447]

It uses two aluminum discs. Then, use a screw of the same weight.

[@darshnapatel3316]

What is the use of the two tin plates

[@yattemita4447]

This is to hold the nail in the center.

[@darshnapatel3316]

@@yattemita4447 Oh now I understood,thanks

[@TheVaishnavLife]

Where I get magnet from

[@yattemita4447]

If you can't find it in a store near you, I think you can get it online.

[@seemathakur7808]

Please make a easy water compass

[@yattemita4447]

Thank you for your comment. I don't make a water compass because it's not practical.

[@seemathakur7808]

Which country did you belong

[@yattemita4447]

Is Japan.

[@yattemita4447]

I uploaded a video of a easy water compass. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpCqn4aCqtqJfrs

[@KD0406]

I am from India

[@deadsoul4789]

Why do some people say “north north” east/west or “south south” east/west why do they say it twice?

[@yattemita4447]

I don't know why

[@alpenglow-tm4wd]

I believe its because some compasses have more than just the regular N S W E and NW NE SW SE written down

[@rk_gamingyt2928]

Yes

[@yattemita4447]

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[@beatyvibes]

Can we use other magnets

[@yattemita4447]

I don't know because it is not made with other magnets. I think neodymium magnets are the best.

[@Study2011.]

Heello I have a doubt what about east and west can u pls give me a solution 😊

[@yattemita4447]

What questions do you have about east and west?

[@biswanathsadhu6286]

Dada tomar video Amar valo laga6a r ak ta compass at video Banata parba

[@yattemita4447]

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[@tasrifshouvon1704]

@@yattemita4447 Did you understand the language

[@tasrifshouvon1704]

and nice video It work's

[@kalipadasaren9994]

Op love it I always try that 💋💋💋💋😭😭😭💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@yattemita4447]

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[@vishakhavaniya6203]

If we have no aluminium can so what we use.

[@yattemita4447]

What can you prepare.