Thread: Can a Wiper Motor Be used in a Monster In the Box prop?

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i was wonder. because on monster guts they have the wiper motor which i want to use. also how should i wire it by geting a male plug thing and wire it then plug it in?

Thanks For All help!

I use a wiper motor in my MIB. It rotates a cam that raises the lid of the MIB.

I power it with a computer power supply.

computer power suply whats that?

The power supply from a desktop computer. It produces 12VDC or 5VDC at enough current to power the wiper motor.

ok thats really confusing to me. idk what that is lol

In your computer, there is a power supply. The plug from your wall outlet goes into the computer power supply. The computer power supply (PS) converts the AC power into DC power for things like your hard drives, floppy drives, motherboard, etc. They require DC power.

A wiper motor also requires DC power - it comes from your car battery. The PS produces an equivalent amount of power to run the wiper motor. You can find used power supplies at many computer stores or Ebay.

Here is a link to converting one into a useable power supply for Halloween or any other item that requires DC power and high amperage.

Converting a PC Power Supply

is there a super simple way to rig a wiper motor for a battery pack?

Originally Posted by mementomori

is there a super simple way to rig a wiper motor for a battery pack?

You can buy a wal wart that puts out up to 12 VDC and I would recommend at least 4 amps if you want to use it to raise the lid on a MIB. If you want to use it to stir a cauldron, for example, 1-2 amps would suffice. Regular battery packs just don't have the current (amperage) to drive a wiper motor.

You can find the walwarts here:

Electric Motors for Props - 12 Volt 5 Amp Power Supply - Halloween Prop Building Supplies For The Home Haunter - Monster Guts - You have the power!

or buy the motor and power supply together

Electric Motors for Props - Power Pack - Halloween Prop Building Supplies For The Home Haunter - Monster Guts

thanks guys now i need to find one

dean carries the power packs for the wiper moters alongwith the wire atachments that you need to with the wiper moter..i have bought several from monster guts (dean) and have had no trouble with any of them...as far as using a battery pack you might want to check with dean and see what can be used..he is great to do business with and is very helpfull....