You are right, I chose the wrong motor/controller for this project. After reviewing your comments, it seems the cost and complexity of AC does not warrant the effort with only hopeful results. I am now considering DC instead of AC. I understand that the speed of a 12V DC gear motor could be...
You are correct, cheap stuff. I am working on a prototype and did not want to spend a bunch. What would you recommend so I can adjust the speed?
Different motor? A different type of speed controller (Obviously). Since the motor is in-place, I would like to keep it--it rotates when you give...
I have a gear motor purchased from Amazon. CHANCS 60KTYZ AC Synchronous Syn Motor 110V 60/72RPM CW/CCW 14W Low Noise Electric Motor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKLNSFG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a speed controller...