How to Control Multiple Vibrating Motors for Timed Intervals?

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To control multiple vibrating motors for timed intervals, a simple on/off mechanism using a DC supply voltage is effective. Each motor requires about 85 mA at a 3V supply, suggesting that a single transistor could be used to manage the power to the motors. For timing, a microcontroller or timer circuit can be implemented to activate the motors every 15 minutes for a few seconds. Additionally, resources such as online electronics tutorials and forums can provide guidance on wiring and programming. This approach will enable the simultaneous control of 20 identical motors efficiently.
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Hello,

I am a biology student working on my masters and i have to control a small vibrating motor (like http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51129609/dc_micro_motor_vibration_motor_small.html) and have no experience with electronics and such.
i would like the motor to vibrate for a couple of seconds, every 15mins, over the period of 8 hours let's say… the motor is very much like those found in mobile phones. it’s powered by one AAA 1.5V battery.

What do I need to connect it to, in order to control it this way?
second deal: i need to control 20 identical motors at the same time, in the same way..

id be glad to know at least what i need, the devices and maybe ressources to get me further.

Thank you for your time!

Alex
 
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Nothing fancy, just turn the DC supply voltage on/off.

These motors draw about 85 ma at 3V supply. You may be able to drive it with a single transistor.
 

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