Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 8" Floppy Drive Motor question

Alan Trest wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Anyone know what type of motors are in old 8" floppy drives.

All sorts. I've seen AC induction motors, DC brush, DC brushless
Just about any kind of motor you can imagine.

> I found a dual drive unit at a Military Surplus Store, Just
> wondered if its worth harvesting the motors.

Without knowing what you want to do with it, I can't offer much
help. They won't be of much use in a machine tool, unless it was
micro-sized.

Jon