Devining power requirements for small motors

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Joined Mar 19, 2014
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I have a box full of small motors, DC and AC. Looks like they came out of printers, scanners, small appliances, toys -- you name it. Is there a way to divine the voltage/amp requirements just by looking at these darn things?Some have numbers stamped on the cases but most don't.
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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Briefly, NO.
If no definite markings then it is a case of identifying the motor technology, DC brushed, stepper, RC ECM etc and then trying a suitable power supply circuit.
Max.
 
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