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Message #12002



To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: Elmo andrewe@ilid.com.au
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 13:57:00 +1100
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: Potential (LOL) gear motors??


I pulled one appart a while a go.
Has a nice reasonably good 1.5 - 3V motor in it. Usually uses a small
plastic worm drive though....not much good.

But as a cheap source of motors...sure...go for it.

Elmo




Daniel Grace wrote:

> Wow, what an idea! If nobody answers saying they're no
> good, and if I go out tonight, I'll make sure to pick
> one up! The main reason I haven't built a head is the
> lack of gear motors without mail order. I hate waiting
> for parts. It these work well, I may buy a bunch of
> them. Best tasting source of parts, for sure!
>
> ~Daniel
>
> --- William Cox wrote:
> > Hey all,
> > This is a stupid questions, but has any body
> > tried those rotating suckers
> > to see what powers them? They turn real slow. I was
> > just wondering.
> > -William
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