DIY motorized Turntable

I needed a slow moving turntable for a video project and I needed it cheep. I built this motorized turntable system for under $25.00. I have a sore neck so I may look a bit odd and hunched over :(

EDIT: For those having a hard time finding a gear reduction motor, you can order one from this company. http://www.hobbyplace.com/robotics/gearbox.php (Item # TAMX7010 - Universal Gear Box) or do a search for "gear reduction motor hobby" to find many other companies with similar products.

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Howto & Style

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• DIY
• motorized
• turntable
• lazy
• susan
• how-to

[visual28]

I found there was not enough friction between the gear and the lazy susan to turn that amount of weight. I did make a modification to my lazy susan that improved my turntable. By knurling the outer edge and experimenting with different gears and rubber washers I was able to get a slip free turning motion with heavier objects.

[visual28]

For those having a hard time finding a gear reduction motor I posted a link in the video description to a site that has a motor for sale online. Hope this helps you out.

[addeoadde]

lol, why not just buy a motorized turtable from like technics or numark....

[visual28]

A turntable for records have a pin in the center for holding the record in place. I needed a flat surface to spin objects for video production. I also needed it to spin WAY slower than a record player can spin.

[addinnyc]

@visual28 Did this exact system work for you with heavy objects on top of the lazy susan? I need this to rotate something that weighs about 15 lbs and I was curious how it works with heavier objects? Thanks in advance.

[eastcoastrails]

If you reduce the voltage with a potentiometer (pot) than the windings in your motor will be subject to more amps. The insulation on the windings (enamel coated) will most positively have a reduced life. It is said that a 1 degree hotter will reduce your life by 10%. 2 degrees (celcius) - 20% and so on.

[kevjay777]

I have an old microwave that I'm going to use the turntable motor from.

Thanks for the video - cool idea.

[virtuosa89]

i know you mentioned all the items you used but can you list them all. am trying to make a turntable somewhat similar but i dont understand the things u used. thanks ur vid. has helped me alot.

[waldenhouse]

Please can you give me all the information on the motor and gear box please? I'm in th UK an need just that, so the make, model number, operating voltage, price and store would be required. Please PM me all details Thanks, Robert.

[Strykeroo]

Great solution for just what I need to photograph a rotating food dish. Thanks for the clear explanation. Well done!

[torijinsir]

I noticed that at the very last part of this video you mentioned u would change the small rubber to something else. Did you find a proper object that can give a stable force to the board so it can be turned smoothly even with heavy object on top of it? Thanks.

[bfeagle]

Great job!! I was in need of a turntable for the same reason! Product shoot for a video.