DIY Motorized Turntable

Made from reclaimed and 3D printed parts...

Minimal cost

Out of pocket is only a dollar or two worth of filament, a couple of screws and nuts, four adhesive pads.

STL files can be found on Thingiverse...

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4626335

My parts were printed with a 0.8mm nozzle to minimize printing time.

Though a standard 0.4mm nozzle can be used.

Reclaimed Hardware / Parts:

• Turntable gear motor from old microwave - 120v - 5/6 revs/min - 7mm shaft.
• A/C power cord
• SPST rocker switch

New Stuff:

• Two 4mm screws and nuts
• Four adhesive feet / bumpers. I had some felt pads laying around to use.

3D Printer

Soldering Iron / Solder

Screwdriver(s) / Wrenches / Pliers (depends on the screws you have).

Wire Stripper / Cutter / Knife

Install motor

• Use the 4mm screws and nuts to attach to inside of base unit.

Install SPST rocker switch.

Insert the power wire.

I just knotted it for strain relief.

Be sure to leave plenty to reach the motor.

Strip the outer sheath.

Cut and strip the wires to length.

• One directly to the motor.
• The other to one tab on the back of the switch.
• Then from the other tab on the switch to the motor.

Solder the wires in place

Install the pads to the bottom of the base.

Install the turntable top to the motor shaft.

Plug in the power cord and test.