Battery Operated

[PeeWeePinson]

What are some things I could use to make props move that are battery operated? New to moving props, thanks for any help...

[Frighteners Entertainment]

mirror ball motors for one.

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Sure am. I have like 4-5 left over from a couple of years ago.
I think c batteries.

[PeeWeePinson]

What are you guys talking about mirror ball motors, servos? FE your money order will be out as soon as I can get to the bank.

[lewlew]

Are you talking about motorized props? Since most of my props are run with windshield wiper motors, I run them off 12V batteries.

A lawn mower battery will run a wiper motor prop for about 20 hours before needing recharged.

I run a Monster-in-a-Box, pop ups, a grave grabber, and rocking tombstone. All props made with wiper motors. There are several sites with plans for projects. In my book, the best by far is:
http://www.scary-terry.com/wipmtr/wipmtr.htm

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Where did you find those at?
I have a wholesale account with visual effects.

Do you need or want one?

[Vlad]

Hey PeeWee. I've also seen battery operated rotisserie motors. There are also small motors in remote control cars.