See my answer to Denny. A major problem is actually sourcing motor of correct torque *and* speed. I originally envisaged a geared DC motor but I am wondering if a stepper motor might be better as there seems to be a much wider range available and speed can be more easily controlled. > --=20 __________________________________________ David C Brown 43 Bings Road Whaley Bridge High Peak Phone: 01663 733236 Derbyshire eMail: dcb.home@gmail.com SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .