Looking to hire someone for two electric motor projects

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Project 1:

Looking for someone to build a wireless remote controlled motor that goes back and forth with the ability to change speeds. Would also like the ability to hit a random button where the engine randomly changes direction and speed while you hold down on a button set for random. Need to be able to plug into wall outlet or extension cord. Bonus if you can make a housing. Would want to retain right to device and code. This is part of a bigger project

Project 2:
Similar in design, but motor only needs to go one way, with variable speeds. Motor will need to be able to pull equivalent of 300 pounds. Remote gives options for go, increase speed, random start ie go immediately or wait several seconds before go, and a random speed option. Something would to retain right to device and code. Part of a bigger project.

Would be open to type of royalty deal on both projects.

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The usual question: What's the budget?

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200 to 500 hopefully

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What is the bigger project, it sort of sounds like a hoist application?

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Tesla checks all the boxes, and it's under 50!

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First one is a tracking line for a flag system for horses to practice reining and cutting.

Second one is to pull a sled so you can practice roping by yourself.

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Is that the weight on a sled or something or the actual pull required?

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Someone here built a greyhound training system that pulls a "bunny" around a track at 60 miles per hour using spinning guide-wheels. They might have insight... was it @jremington @johnwasser ?

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That’s the weight of the sled that needs to be pulled.

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Sounds interesting, my rate is $500 with a 13-week minimum and 1/3 up front plus all expenses.

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For both projects?

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Not sure what you mean?

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One is a tracking system that a flag will go back and forth on a rope and pulley system and the second would pull the sled.

Is your 500 plus materials for both

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I think he meant his rate, $500/hour

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Youre missing some important bits such as how fast to go and acceleration rates. But all in all, $500 is a fantasy anyway. An off the shelf motor and controller will probably cost that much. $5,000 is closer to what you will need. Budget at least $750 for mechanics.

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Yes, $500/hour 3-month minimum with 1/3 down ($86,666.67) plus expenses. That is my discounted rate for forum members.

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Yall are messing with me right? I’ve already been able to get a prototype version going in a few hours. A freelance coder is running 25 to 50 an hour.

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Far too little information provided.

But, if you already have the parts, and have identified someone locally to do the coding for you at that rate, you are all set!

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Then why not use them for the job?