Re: 8" Floppy Drive Motor question

Hi Alan,
Those motors will work fine for experimenting if they
have 5 or 6 wires. They only have about 30oz of torq. They
can also work in telescope or other small drive system.

Bob

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Alan Trest" <stickman@d...> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Anyone know what type of motors are in old 8" floppy drives.
> I found a dual drive unit at a Military Surplus Store, Just
> wondered if its worth harvesting the motors.
>
> All replys appreciated.
>
> Alan Trest
> Pensacola, Fl