DC motor with 1 degree movement and control

Question

I am looking to try and control a small DC electrical motor (servo or Stepper, not sure which one yet) in 1 degree movements over a programmed time. I need help selecting which DC motor will allow me to control small movements of 1 degree. Then I will need a controller that will allow me to program it to be able to control 2 motors moving somewhere between 0-360 degrees relative to a time frame. For example DC motor 1 would go from 0-90 degrees in 4 hours and DC motor 2 would go from 0-180 degrees in 2 hours.

The smaller and lighter the setup the better.

gadget.iom · Answer

It sounds like a stepper motor is what you are looking for. They're commonly available on 0.9 degree steps, though you may be able to find a 1 degree version.

If you are looking for motors that work on a steady rotation then synchronous may be the way to go. You can then get gearboxes to reduce the speed by a fixed ratio. Motor Gearboxes | Farnell element14 UK