Love the movement. I don't recall seeing one built like this with the motor anchored on the chair itself. Love how the legs dangle as well. Also a new sub!
Thanks Merlin, I used an inexpensive 2amp variable power supply. You can see it in the video at time stamp 1:10. The power supply plugs into 110v house voltage and puts out DC voltages at 2.0v, 4.5v, 6.0v, 7.5v, 9.0v and 12vdc. It is Model MW122A and available online for about $25. You could probably use a simple wallwart rated for 9 volts DC but it will need to be rated between 1.5amps and 2amps. (I used the powersupply set at either 7.5v or 9v because at 12v, the rocker was unnaturally fast.)
Technically, the motor only rocks the torso and head backwards and forwards. But that action is exactly the same as when a person sits in a rocking chair - the person will only move his/her torso and head back and forth which will create momentum that will rock the chair. The motor has no direct moving connection to the chair itself.
@Dakota271 That's awesome. I have a rocking granny in the hospital gown from circa 2003 and she still works like a charm. However, if the motor ever went out what would you recommend replacing it with?
Apologies for my delayed response. I failed to notice the new comment. To power the motor, I was using a small 2A variable power supply (because it easy to use and is on my workbench). I don't recall the exact voltage, but I know that 12V made the prop rock too fast. I finally used either 6V or 9Vdc. I did not measure the amperage, but the maximum output of this variable power supply was only 2amps, so it certainly was not more than that. Hope this helps.
My wife built this based on your video, it isn’t rocking though, any suggestions? Does the the base have to be closer to the front? Weight distribution?
Use another motor to push a stick touching the ground to create the rocking motion. Another idea is to add some weight to the top of the head area to create more leverage on the rocker.
Mike, apologies, but after Halloween I typically dismantle my props/mechanisms for easy storage and re-purposing. I took no measurements when building the rocker prop. Based on memory, I made the upright support for the motor using scrap 1x5. I made it tall enough to adequately attach the (fence post) bracket that secures the motor to the upright (but not too tall because the mechanism is hidden under granny's dress and you don't want it too tall). The horizontal pieces behind the upright are also available scrap lumber used to attach the upright to the base board. The base is a piece of plywood taken from a previous year's prop and is sized to fit in the rocking chair seat (so any size works as long as it fits and can be secured to the chair). The tall, hinged upright was cut to a length that would represent granny's upper torso. The motor placement from the hinged upright may require some trial and error, but not critical. The length of the narrow aluminum plate/arm that attaches the motor axle to the hinged upright will determine how far the hinged upright moves (forward and backward). I think I used clamps to test the distances first to ensure that there were no interferences. I hope this helps. Sorry for not having measurements.
Yes, but the speed control is another matter, you need to work out, by powering them, which wires are for slow/fast and the intermittent isn't available unless you get the whole contraption from the steering column to the motor I believed.
@@thebutterbrotman759 Automotive wiper motors like the one in the video (available at Frightprops.com) have two speed settings. The unloaded speeds are 50 RPM and 35 RPM at 12Vdc. With lower voltage, the speeds are reduced.
This is absolutely amazing!
Love the movement. I don't recall seeing one built like this with the motor anchored on the chair itself. Love how the legs dangle as well. Also a new sub!
Thanks. Just checked out your Channel - - great ideas!
@@Dakota271 Thanks, appreciate that and thanks for the sub.
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You are the man K! Looks great.
👍👍👍This will be in my front yard next Halloween! Thanks you!
Awesome, got myself a rocking chair to do exactly something like this with so glad someone shared your video on facebook, liked and subscribed, thanks
Hola esta genial , podrias explicarme que motor es y que usaste para fabricar este genial invento
That is seriously amazing 💯👍
Awesome build
Thank you.
Really good
Thank you!
amazing!
Thank you
Which kind of motor is that???
I can’t wait to try this!
Did you?
Love it, but how do you connect the car wiper motor to be plugged in the wall? Some type of power converter?
Thanks Merlin, I used an inexpensive 2amp variable power supply. You can see it in the video at time stamp 1:10. The power supply plugs into 110v house voltage and puts out DC voltages at 2.0v, 4.5v, 6.0v, 7.5v, 9.0v and 12vdc. It is Model MW122A and available online for about $25. You could probably use a simple wallwart rated for 9 volts DC but it will need to be rated between 1.5amps and 2amps. (I used the powersupply set at either 7.5v or 9v because at 12v, the rocker was unnaturally fast.)
Looks so good I subbed
Thank you
@@Dakota271 your welcome
Does the motor rock the chair too or just the skeleton head?
Technically, the motor only rocks the torso and head backwards and forwards. But that action is exactly the same as when a person sits in a rocking chair - the person will only move his/her torso and head back and forth which will create momentum that will rock the chair. The motor has no direct moving connection to the chair itself.
@Dakota271 That's awesome. I have a rocking granny in the hospital gown from circa 2003 and she still works like a charm. However, if the motor ever went out what would you recommend replacing it with?
How much voltage and amps are being used for the motor
Apologies for my delayed response. I failed to notice the new comment. To power the motor, I was using a small 2A variable power supply (because it easy to use and is on my workbench). I don't recall the exact voltage, but I know that 12V made the prop rock too fast. I finally used either 6V or 9Vdc. I did not measure the amperage, but the maximum output of this variable power supply was only 2amps, so it certainly was not more than that. Hope this helps.
Where can i buy that motor please
My wife built this based on your video, it isn’t rocking though, any suggestions? Does the the base have to be closer to the front? Weight distribution?
Use another motor to push a stick touching the ground to create the rocking motion. Another idea is to add some weight to the top of the head area to create more leverage on the rocker.
Can I get your wood dimensions and how long the shaft is from the motor to the wood.
Mike, apologies, but after Halloween I typically dismantle my props/mechanisms for easy storage and re-purposing. I took no measurements when building the rocker prop. Based on memory, I made the upright support for the motor using scrap 1x5. I made it tall enough to adequately attach the (fence post) bracket that secures the motor to the upright (but not too tall because the mechanism is hidden under granny's dress and you don't want it too tall). The horizontal pieces behind the upright are also available scrap lumber used to attach the upright to the base board. The base is a piece of plywood taken from a previous year's prop and is sized to fit in the rocking chair seat (so any size works as long as it fits and can be secured to the chair). The tall, hinged upright was cut to a length that would represent granny's upper torso. The motor placement from the hinged upright may require some trial and error, but not critical. The length of the narrow aluminum plate/arm that attaches the motor axle to the hinged upright will determine how far the hinged upright moves (forward and backward). I think I used clamps to test the distances first to ensure that there were no interferences. I hope this helps. Sorry for not having measurements.
@@Dakota271 You're the man.
@@loganhatch Thanks Logan
where did u get the motor from? thx
Are the motors easy to wire up?
Yes, but the speed control is another matter, you need to work out, by powering them, which wires are for slow/fast and the intermittent isn't available unless you get the whole contraption from the steering column to the motor I believed.
How much Rom do the wiper have?
RPM
@@thebutterbrotman759 Automotive wiper motors like the one in the video (available at Frightprops.com) have two speed settings. The unloaded speeds are 50 RPM and 35 RPM at 12Vdc. With lower voltage, the speeds are reduced.
I Like it but it needs slowed down.
This video was taken when I first built the prop. Later, I did in fact use a slower speed for the rocker.
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Thank you!
its to fast moving make little slower
The motor/movement was slowed on Halloween night.