I'm in the process of starting a sculpture project that I plan to have move around a bit by having parts of it slowly rotate.
So far, I've taken apart a $15 drill and tested it out. It works, but it's... really really fast. I think I need to buy some kind of speed controller?? Is this right?
I need a way to make it go really slow, and I think it'll be more likely to move bigger objects this way without burning up, no? What do I need to buy and how might I hook this up?
Also, I'll have multiple motors all going at varying speeds (but all slow). Maybe 2-20 RPM, if that makes a difference. Some motors will probably be those little dinky motors the size of a thumbnail for very small parts.
As for weight, it will be made out of varying types of wood. I would preferably have the entire thing rotate slowly, but if that won't work that'd be ok. Each piece might be anywhere from 1/2oz to 2lb. Probably nothing bigger than that.
Also, how can I attach multiple motors of varying sizes together and run them off a single wall outlet. What do I need to make this happen?
Thanks for any help!
So far, I've taken apart a $15 drill and tested it out. It works, but it's... really really fast. I think I need to buy some kind of speed controller?? Is this right?
I need a way to make it go really slow, and I think it'll be more likely to move bigger objects this way without burning up, no? What do I need to buy and how might I hook this up?
Also, I'll have multiple motors all going at varying speeds (but all slow). Maybe 2-20 RPM, if that makes a difference. Some motors will probably be those little dinky motors the size of a thumbnail for very small parts.
As for weight, it will be made out of varying types of wood. I would preferably have the entire thing rotate slowly, but if that won't work that'd be ok. Each piece might be anywhere from 1/2oz to 2lb. Probably nothing bigger than that.
Also, how can I attach multiple motors of varying sizes together and run them off a single wall outlet. What do I need to make this happen?
Thanks for any help!