how can i make a motor taken from an old CD drive turn at 1RPM for my CCTV camera? i want to rotate my cctv Camera so ? Answered

I want a motor for my CCTV camera so it rotates at 1RPM old CD Drive motor i have please help me control its speed

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10 years ago

Only by using gears. Other wise you need either a stepper motor or a servo.

Answer 10 years ago

Or belts and different-sized pulleys, which can also reduce rotation speed (but which are less precise).

10 years ago

rick is correct, wrong motor for the job without a gearbox.
I'll suggest Lego as an easy option, but use a Lego motor.

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