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DIY question: Does anyone know how to turn an object from 0degree to 180 degree?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
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LMY L asked:


I am making a model louvres for physical architecture modelling project, i want to show the louvres move from 0degree to 180 degree and 180degree to 0 degree. i want know the automation or mechanical system that i could use to do such thing.

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What motor should I use for a DIY Mini Wind Turbine?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
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rave4123 asked:


I read that stepper motors from old tape drives or dot-matrix printers are low rpm and good for making wind turbines, but I can’t find either of those for the life of me. Are there any other common household items that would have a suitable motor to use as a wind power generator?

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