Looking for a 12VDC motor with low RPM

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A user seeks a 12V DC motor with low RPM (3-10) for a robot's color wheel but finds most available options exceed 3000 RPM and are too noisy. Suggestions include using gear motors, stepper motors, or servo motors, with specific recommendations for quiet motors from printers or cassette players. The discussion also mentions using a square wave to control motor speed effectively. The thread was closed due to a spam connection, but participants provided valuable insights. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges of finding a suitable low RPM motor while exploring various alternatives.
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I'm looking for a motor that will drive a colorwheel inside a robot. All of the 12v/DC motors I have discovered so far have significantly higher RPMs (3000+) than I require. I would prefer something that runs quietly between 3 and 10 RPM. I looked online and found a few gear motors to try, but the noise is similar to a power screwdriver going on high. There is a lot of transmission noise that cannot be muffled.
I decided to ask a question here because I am a complete electronics novice. I'm unsure of the possibilities available or whether such a motor even exists.
 
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Low torque ? Perhaps a plastic gearbox, or a stepper motor...
 
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What the heck, you already have a motor/gerabox you can't use, so try adding some oatmeal to the gear box. (dry, uncooked oatmeal)

If size is not a problem, a motor/gearbox that operates the windows in a car.

Or a servo motor as used in model airplanes or boats.
 
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A motor from a computer printer is quiet in operation. Alternatively, a cassette motor is very quiet and reliable. You can make a motor turn slowly by driving it with a square wave having a mark space ratio which differs slightly from 50%. Use a low frequency, such as 25 Hz, so the motor armature is shaken slightly, as this avoids stiction.
 
Unfortunately, a connection between the OP and a spammer was found, so I'll close this thread now. Great responses by you folks to the question! :smile:
 
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