Motor control for masking a projector?

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Interfacing
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Hello all,

I'll start by saying I'm new to arduino. I have a good background in Processing, but this is my first venture into arduino hardware.

I've got a cardboard mask that I want to control with some type of motor. I simply want to move this piece of cardboard around in front of the projector.

I know this is a sort of vague post, but where should I start. Is this something that Duemilanove would be able to handle? What else might I need?

Any guidance?

Thanks a bunch

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Does the mask just have to rotate continously in one direction ?

Or do you need to move it up / down / left / right ?

How fast ?

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I presume it is just to block out the light in which case a servo motor should do you good. Lots of tutorials on how to use them.

Mowcius