Servo Magazine ( May 2016 )

Animatronics for the Do-It-Yourselfer — Wiper Motors: Prop Builder’s Workhorses

By Steve Koci    View In Digital Edition  


Wiper motors can provide the solution to many problems prop and/or robot builders face, and you would be wise to be familiar with them. They are inexpensive, can run on a variety of DC voltages (not just 12V), and will provide high torque. They are easy to mount, can run continuously (some come with a parking feature), and there are several ways to control their speed.

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