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Default slowing down a DC motor?

Vass wrote:
I've got a kids kit of a walking giraffe than I have salvaged the motor
and gearbox from.
It runs on a single AAA battery.
but even with the gearbox, the end spindle is turning way too fast for
the job I have for the unit.
Is there a resistor or some other thingymebob that I can put in line
from the battery to the motor
that will half (approx) its speed?
sorry, I have no info on the motor speed, rating, type etc etc. but its
this one
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=71105
any help appreciated


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