Comment on After 3 prototypes and several motors I finally got this cat toy motorized, still pretty loud though I wonder if I can dampen the gearbox somehow

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StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

I mean the motor is actually smaller than the base of the teasers that it’s spinning around, I probably have an inch and a half of space around the thing, only thing is, it’s an open gear box for some reason, so I don’t want to go sticking cotton or something in there to deafen it, I could oil it sure but its a brand new motor it theoretically should be pretty smooth.

Another thing that may be affecting this is weight distribution, the “slot” for the motor arm is more or less just hot glue, it has a good grip but I doubt its totally center, and I bet that matters with this wide of a balance it has to compensate for.

Idk I might try and 3d print another one with a custom slot but getting the threads right for the toys arms might be a bit of a bitch

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