Hi folks. I know this isn't the right forum, but you guys are my only (electrically-inclined) friends...
I want to run a motor off of my USB charger that outputs 5V at 2.1A, and I want to make it turn really slowly.
Why? I found an app that gives me points for watching videos, so I'm going to rig up a stylus on a motor to go up and down right over the spot where the "Next Video" button is, so I can rack up points when I'm not in my room. ;)
Us college kids need some spare cash... And a life...
Use a 5v Solenoid? (this is a electromagnet that goes in and out, so good for this "tapping" application)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-Parts-DC-4-5V-40g-2mm-Push-Pull-Type-Electric-Magnet-Solenoid-Electromagnet-/121478797441?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c48b35881
Then you could control it with all manner of things from a 555 chip, to a Arduino micro-controller (Arduino would be a really good device to use for this project as you will learn very simple code to set when the Solenoid is on or off)
how about an arduino and a stepper motor, i got on code that makes one stepper runs about 0.1rpm or even slower
Clock movement using the sweep second post?
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Quote from: brand0nized on March 22, 2015, 11:34:07 PM
Why? I found an app that gives me points for watching videos, so I'm going to rig up a stylus on a motor to go up and down right over the spot where the "Next Video" button is, so I can rack up points when I'm not in my room. ;)
While the mechanical approach is admirable for us DIYers....how about using a "Mouse Macro?"
http://sourceforge.net/projects/minimousemacro/
You can simply record a macro which clicks the mouse button every n seconds and "loop" it. No soldering required :P
Step 1. Record Mouse Macro
Step 2. Profit!
Quote from: PigeonFX on March 23, 2015, 04:28:45 AM
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;D
That's the first thing that popped in my head too
Quote from: PigeonFX on March 23, 2015, 04:28:45 AM
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Where's the "Best Answer" button? I think you've solved my dilemma.
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