Last Minute Halloween Help

[BobC]

Hey all, Im making 2 props that I need motors for #1 a Hangman and #2 a FCG. so I need a wiper motor and whatever is used for a FCG. Anyone know where I can order these cheap? Thanks alot for the help. BobC

[ScareFX]

For a wiper motor try allelectronics.com
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=400&item=DCM-171&type=store

You may be able to find one a bit cheaper however, they ship fast and shipping is only $6 per order. So if you need anything else like a power supply, order it at the same time.

For a FCG motor try blowerwheel.com
http://www.blowerwheel.com/motor-gearmotor-slow-speed.htm

The forth motor from the top is the same motor that Wil at Deathlord.net (http://www.deathlord.net/Products/prodcomp.htm) sells for $45.

You will need to extend the short shaft on that motor but here is what Monkey of Death posted on another forum.


The shaft is a bit short, but it is easy to work around. The shaft is 3/8 in. and the retaining hole, if I remember correctly, is 1/8 in. I took a 3/8 in turnbuckle and cut it in half. Since the sides are hexagonal it is ideal to clamp to the crank arm. I took a 3/8 bit and drilled out the threads so it would slide down over the motor shaft. It was a nice, snug fit and I had to tap it down gently with a hammer. I drilled a 1/8 in hole in the side of the turnbuckle (before putting it on the shaft Wink ) to align with the one in the shaft. Once I lined them up, I slid a cotter pin through and was ready to go! It took me about 5-10 minutes total to do this. And I still have half the turnbuckle left for another motor... You can see a close-up photo of the shaft assembly at http://www.johnlanning.com/fcg_shaft.jpg


That looks like an easy solution.

[Dr Morbius]

Hey! I just finished my Hangman today! I used a wiper motor too...He looks GReat! If you wanna see it, go to my site page..don't forget to click on the Movie link to really see it in motion. Let me know what you all think..

Hangman page (http://www.robbybuilder.com/thrashinghangman.html)