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at 6:22 min the skellies in cauldron spinning ,the cauldron ride, they used an exercised motor for this prop , anyone know what other motor type i could use to make this if i decide to give this project a go ? and where can i find the motor as well ?

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Wow! And I thought I was sick

That looks like a heavier than usual prop, so you're probably looking at a substantial sized motor. Any good supply outlet such as AllElectronics http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a.../Motors/3.html or McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#electric-motors/=8jlgbx will have a variety of motors. Based on the size of that prop, I don't think a 12v wiper motor is going to be adequate. Any 110v motor of sufficient size, geared to the speed you want, would work. Looks like a static prop so controlling the motor isn't an issue. Good luck! Can't wait to see how you do!

At 6:22 they are featuring the spinning cauldron ride yes? I would think a ceiling fan motor with a dimmer control would be an easy hack. The ride would need to be balanced, but the bluckys in the cauldrons would be fairly light-weight anyway.

i too at first tought about ceiling fan .......if i do this i will probably use posable 36 inches skelly their not really heavy , i have a few of those....we have a junk surplus store here maybe he as a motor i could use cheap.....i would like to make this project as simply as i can motor wise ....

i am very clueless when it comes to electronics so please be precise with the motor suggestions lol....

maybe a dryer motor? *throwing out an idea*

Originally Posted by susan from creepy hollow

maybe a dryer motor? *throwing out an idea*

you could probably find one for free on Craigslist that the heating element has burned out. just rob the motor from it, and haul the rest off for scrap metal. it'll bring a few bucks!