Motor for Blinds

[mvr <mvraja@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I am from India, and am working on a project where I need to automate
the closing and opening of venetian blinds.

I have gone thru some materials on the net, and found that at a few
places, DC motors(24V) have been used, while at some stepper motors
have been. There was also a third kind called tubular motors that have
been used for this purpose.

I would like to know, which one of these would be ideally suited for
my application?

I am also looking to construct the entire setup myself. What would you
suggest as the best method to attach the cords of the blinds to the
shaft of the motor?

I wouldnt want to make use of X10 stuff, at this point of time.

Thanks,