The best places to buy motors/servos

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For building a remote control beer can opener, users recommend sourcing powerful motors from local junkyards or auto salvage yards, particularly auto power window motors, which are strong and inexpensive. Radio Shack's offerings are deemed too weak for this project. Participants are seeking websites that sell affordable motors suitable for DIY projects. The discussion emphasizes the importance of finding robust motors for effective operation. Overall, exploring local salvage options is highlighted as a practical solution.
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Out of utter boredom this summer I would like to create a remote control beer can opener. I have been to radio shack but all the motors there are too weak to open a can of beer. Do any of you know any good websites that sells cheap motors.


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your local junk yard or auto salvage yard has some very powerful DC motors , off the top , i can say that an auto power window motor is a good strong motor..
it won't be new but it will be cheap..
 

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