Wiring a Wiper Motor for Your Motorized Props!

Bring your static props to life! In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll guide you through the process of wiring a windshield wiper motor to motorize your props, perfect for Halloween displays 🎃, attractions 🎟, or any project that needs some movement 🦖.
What I covered during the live stream:
- Wiper motor designs to look for that make wiring even easier
- Understanding power requirements and how to safely power your wiper motor
- Step-by-step wiring instructions for low and high speeds
- How to use a motor speed controller to customize movements
- How to wire up a wiper motor's park feature
- Best practices for connecting and securing wires
- Tips and tricks to ensure your prop moves smoothly and reliably
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Wiper Motor Design - Linkage Arm
3:08 Wiper Motor Design - Wiring Harness
5:12 Making Terminal Connectors
6:19 Wiper Motor Wires
7:03 Identifying the Ground Wire
7:48 Power Requirements
9:25 Connecting the Motor Ground Wire
10:34 Power Safety
11:29 Identifying the Low Speed Wire
11:44 Identifying the High Speed Wire
12:31 Changing the Direction of Rotation
12:58 Intro to Controlling Speed
13:33 Varying the Voltage
14:36 Motor Speed Controllers
16:47 Intro to the Park Feature
17:27 Identifying the Park Wire
18:29 Park Feature Uses
18:55 Wiring the Park Feature
23:57 Options for Programming Movements
25:43 Wrap Up
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