I want to make a disco ball. I am thinking of just using a basketball and gluing lots of 5/8 inch mirror squares to it. But the motor is what I am not sure about. I know it turns quite slow. Just guessing, I'd think it rotates about four or five full turns per minute. So I assume the motor needs to be geared down.
I plan to mount the motor in a metal box, which I can attach to the ceiling, and have a hook on the motor shaft for the chain that goes to the ball. Or would it be better to use a solid metal rod, instead of a chain?
Any ideas or suggestions ?
Bring back the 70's ! :)