Posted: Apr 12, 2016 8:24 pm
Ultimately, only you know what you need. My 2 cents is based on limited experience with geared motors.
Whatever you do, engineer is well. Make it look steam punked because that means you took care and it therefore has a better chance of working. Overkill the power specs on both the motor size and the power supply size. If you need a 12V 1A PSU, get a 12V 2A PSU. etc. That way, you can turn it on and walk away with a worry. Oh, and house it properly. Make or buy an enclosure to keep out dust, insects etc.
Whatever you do, engineer is well. Make it look steam punked because that means you took care and it therefore has a better chance of working. Overkill the power specs on both the motor size and the power supply size. If you need a 12V 1A PSU, get a 12V 2A PSU. etc. That way, you can turn it on and walk away with a worry. Oh, and house it properly. Make or buy an enclosure to keep out dust, insects etc.