Radio Shack 1.5 to 3VDC Hobby Motor

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Easy to use (3)
  • Consistent performance (2)
  • Good performance (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Low voltage (1)
  • Reliable (1)
  • Rugged (1)
  • Versatile (1)
  • Very low voltage loadless (1)
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Cons

  • Wears out quickly (2)
  • Fragle (1)
  • Reliability (1)
  • Useless sometimes (1)

Best Uses

  • Demonstations to kids (1)
  • Experimentation (1)
  • Models (1)
  • School (1)
 
 
 

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Add motion to projects! This motor is perfect for solar power demonstrations, robotics, models, science projects and more.

Specification Description
Model 273-223
Accessory Indicator Yes
Benefits Up to 8,300RPM at no loadAbout 1-1/2" long by 15/16" diameter
Body Material Metal
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Get your motor running.
Display Catalog Number 273-223
Included in the Box 1-1/2 to 3V DC Hobby Motor (1)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 273-223
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Diameter 0.94
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Length 1.5
Product Type Accessories
Recommended Use Hobbyist
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Dec 27, 2008

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1.5 to 3VDC Hobby Motor Review

These little motors are ...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"These little motors are pretty darn good!!! I have used several for projects, and I've even used them for generators!!! I have also burnt several up, by putting to much current to it!!!! "

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May 21 2006
Frankie A
Nitro, West Virginia
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1.5 to 3VDC Hobby Motor Review

One of my favorite motors

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Low voltage
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • Fragle
  • Useless sometimes

    Best Uses

  • Demonstations to kids
  • Experimentation
  • School projects
 

"This is great for kids to adults to get started experimenting with it such as making hovercrafts with Styrofoam. Also makes a good motor for a low voltage fan for the summertime. Makes a great motor for solar power supply projects. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 27 2008
Virginia Beach, VA
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1.5 to 3VDC Hobby Motor Review

This motor fit my ...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This motor fit my prototype design well enough. Although it was a little week on the upstart compared to others I have, you cannot beat the price to test something out. Good testing bed imo. "

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Aug 11 2006
J D
Central Florida
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1.5 to 3VDC Hobby Motor Review

Great lil motor

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • ease of use

    Cons

  • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

  • models
 

"This Motor is great for use of models, whether it be for making propellers spin on a Titanic sized model ship or powering a small 1/87th scale switcher engine, all that is needed is a 470 ohm resistor for Model RR use! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 19 2008
nscaler711
Missouri
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[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1.5 to 3VDC Hobby Motor Review

Brushes Wore Out in 48 hours @ 1Amp Load

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Very Low Voltage Loadless

    Cons

  • Reliability

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Brushes are very thin stamped metal. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 16 2008
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Cary, NC
 
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