Saturday, August 7, 2010

Motor that has variable speed control for a Disco Ball?

I'm looking for a motor that has variable speed control which could be used to control a Disco Ball.





I know that ';American DJ'; makes a motor, but it only works with the DMX lighting protocol which I don't have and is total overkill for my needs anyway.





1. Does anyone know of a motor that exists other than American DJ's?





2. If not, can a motor be customized and built for under $100?





3. Finally, can anyone provide a URL to an motor manufacture or electronics surplus store that might answer any of these questions?





I should add that using a potentiometer / rheastat (light dimmer) will NOT work with the existing motor I already own.





Here's a URL to the existing motor I already own:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Laurel-AC-Powered-Di鈥?/a>Motor that has variable speed control for a Disco Ball?
For your motor you will need an inverter(a device for changing the frequency).Look for a DC motor with a mechanical reduction and a dc speed controller.(you can use the motor and reduction from a mechanical toy),or you can try at a RC models store.Motor that has variable speed control for a Disco Ball?
Your question asked about getting a variable speed motor.


Perhaps the cheapest way to go about it is to use one of those celing fans, that have remote controllers. Hook up the ball underneath it and you are all set! If you don't want the blades, just remove them and just install the ball.

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