Name the Thing Contest

Thanks for all the emails about the contests at Hacked Gadgets. Many of you mentioned that a single contest once a month isn’t enough.

This contest will run for this weekend only. (April 14 and 15, 2007) To enter simply identify the type of motor that is pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give the answer in the comments, email the answer to contest at hackedgadgets.com and put “Name the Thing” as the subject.

The winner will be chosen at random from all of the correct entries.

The winner will get a camera tripod that is shown below (more pictures of it after the jump). This tripod would be great for taking pictures of your latest hacked projects!

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Added April 16, 2007

Thanks for all the entries. The motor in the picture is a servo motor. They are relatively inexpensive and can be used for many things including manipulating RC vehicle parts.

The winner drawn at random from all the correct entries is Bernard.

19 Comments


  1. Hey Randy,

    You are correct, but please email it to the address shown to enter. I have removed your answer from the comment to allow others to guess. 🙂


  2. Well thats depressing we already know he got it lol


  3. Hi Lies,

    Everyone who enters has a chance of winning, as long as they email in the correct answer that is.


  4. Well I sent in my answer, I hope I got it right.

    Also I like the contest idea, something short that you can enter and then find out without worrying about or spending to much time on. And a small but useable prize for the winner.


  5. it is a _____ motor commonly used on _____ and other _____.


  6. Hi Tim,

    You are right! But please send in your answer via email to be entered. (I removed the answer from your post)


  7. what is the email address which i send it too?


  8. answer sent, I hope I’m right.


  9. May I susgest that you make the competition a little harder next time? Perhaps, you could crop the photo to an unrecogniseable image, then crop to a slightly larger area each day.


  10. Hi Lord, got the email and you are correct. You are now entered in the draw to win. 🙂


  11. Hi this motor is a _____ motor


  12. Lol this is so easy. I entered the contest. I’m pretty sure I have it right. :p


  13. That is too easy.I oficaly call ma self stupid if i get this wrong.


  14. Hey everyone, thought i’d give you a hand, its a stepper motor …honest hehe!


  15. LOL, ran a few filters, enhanced a few areas, and I’m pretty sure I’m right.
    I could use a new tripod.


  16. Lucky winner is Bernard. Thanks to all who participated. The answer has been added to the post.


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