The Buehler Motor 1.61.050.467 DC motor powers the Ferris wheel Crazy Golf – case study Gierky Poznań

In the very center of Poznań, in the Gierky club, a player holds a golf club and aims at a spinning Ferris wheel on an adventure track. The ball must hit the gondola at the right moment - it is this element that makes the game dynamic and attracts the attention of participants. At the heart of this moving obstacle is a DC motor with a Buehler Motor 1.61.050.467 gearbox from WObit, which is responsible for the smooth and repeatable rotation of the entire mechanism.

Business and fun: Crazy Golf Mobino in Gierky

The Mobino company from Poznań designs and creates customized Crazy Golf courses with dynamic obstacles, such as a Ferris wheel. In their activity bar, Gierky is one of the most characteristic attractions that enhances the guests' experience and builds the recognition of the place. AMS Spółka, a local integrator of automation and robotics, automated this station using a DC drive from the WObit offer. The effect is simple: an attractive form of entertainment and a solution that will work reliably for a long time.

Precision under pressure: The demands of a Ferris wheel

The wheel must spin smoothly, predictably and without jerks. It is controlled using start and stop buttons, and a separate emergency stop switch ensures safety. This type of application requires a compact drive, quiet operation and resistance to intensive use. In this case, the engine is not operating in an industrial environment, but in an entertainment environment where both reliability and user experience are important.

Technical parameters of the engine 1.61.050.467

WObit, as an authorized distributor of Buehler Motor in Poland, indicated the 1.61.050.xxx series as suitable for applications requiring small dimensions and high torque. Model 1.61.050.467 is a brushed motor with a gear transmission, which at the output from the gearbox offers a nominal torque of 400 Ncm at a speed of 14 rpm. It operates at24 V DCwhich facilitates integration with standard control systems.

The most important features of this drive in this application are:

• Power supply: 24 V DC – convenient to control and safe in typical automation systems.
• Moment: 400 Ncm – enough to confidently drive a rotating mechanism with a load.
• Output speed: 14 rpm – suitable for impressive but controlled movement.
• Ratio ratio: 182.7 – allows you to obtain high torque at low speed.
• Compact design – important where installation space is limited.
• Brush motor with gear transmission – a solution that is easy to integrate and effective in cyclic applications.

In practice, this means a drive that handles start-stop movement well, ensures stable rotation and does not require complicated control infrastructure. This is why geared DC motors are useful not only in automation, but also in entertainment projects.

AMS in action: from axles to buttons

AMS integrator from Poznań designed and implemented the station automation, combining the drive with wheel mechanics and a control system. When you press the start button, the motor starts the Ferris wheel spinning, and the stop button allows you to stop the movement in a controlled manner. If necessary, the system can be turned off immediately using the safety switch.

This approach provides a simple operating logic, high repeatability and a high level of safety. This is exactly the type of project where the integrator's experience and drive quality must go hand in hand.

A game with emotions: ball versus vortex

From the player's point of view, the entire mechanism creates tension and rhythm of the game. You have to feel the moment when the ball is supposed to hit the wagon, or take advantage of the moment when an obstacle opens the way to the hole. The speed of 14 rpm and high output torque allow for movement that is both effective and predictable.

It is solutions like these that make the classic game gain new dynamics and become more engaging.

Strengths of the drive

From the AMS integrator's perspective, quick and trouble-free integration and long-term operational reliability were important. From Mobino's perspective, the most important thing is that the attraction can operate intensively and without unnecessary downtime. That's why Buehler Motor DC drives are used not only in industry, but also in entertainment - where reliability, compactness and stable operation count.

Summary

The Ferris wheel in Gierky shows that a well-selected DC drive can become the heart of an entertainment attraction. The Buehler Motor 1.61.050.467 engine combines a compact design, high torque and simplicity of control, making it suitable for applications where both technique and players' emotions count.

If the project requires a reliable DC drive with a gearbox, it is worth choosing a solution proven in practice and supported by WObit's technical experience.

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