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Newbie to animation, help with motors

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So I'm venturing into animated props this year, which I've never done. I have basically zero experience with motors or electronics of any kind. I'm going with a creepy carnival theme, and I thought I would start with something simple...a big carnival wheel game that spins slowly in my front window. I was hoping I would just be able to google a low RPM motor that I could just plug in and attach a wheel to, but it seems there's more to it than that :p

The wheel itself will be lightweight, made of foam, probably about 3 feet in diameter. Can someone with more experience with this point me in the right direction on what I should be looking for here? I'm not opposed to attaching various pieces together (motor, power supply, etc), although something ready to plug and go would be great :D

Thanks guys
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This would work and it's cheap. You'd have to attach a cord with a plug.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STOCK-SYNCH...065846?hash=item1c645f84f6:g:lBsAAOSwS7hW~zAH
So this will run off power straight from the wall? wow projects just got alot cheaper!
Yes, this one operates on 110vac. You can get the same type of motor for 12vdc. Search on ebay and there's lots to choose from. They're also available in different rpm's so pay attention to that as well as the voltage when purchasing.
OK thanks J-Man! Is there any pros to having it in 12v?
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