# Modeling A Turntable or Periaktos

## Making A Turntable

The default model style for every motor in the show is a winch, which moves linearly along a track. This works great for deck winches, lifts, hoists, and curtains which all move in a linear fashion. However, a lot of shows include turntables.

### Parameters To Set

* **Scenery Type:** turntable
* **Axis Type:** Rotator
* **Width & Length (Diameter):** 16ft (changing one automatically changes the other
* **Distance from Center:** 0ft
* **Distance from Plaster:** 20ft
* **Rotation Y:** -90 degrees (270 degrees also works)

### Instructions

![](/files/-MiWcGtRAtrvpEzqP3XE)

1. Select the motor you wish to adjust.
2. Select **turntable** in the **Scenery Type** window.
3. Select **Rotator** in the **Axis Type** dropdown menu.
4. Adjust **Width, Length, and Height**.
   1. The **Width and Length** are the **Diameter**.
   2. The **Height** is the **Thickness** of the turntable.
5. Adjust **Rotation X** and **Rotation Y** so that the unit travels vertically.
6. Adjust **Distance** and **Elevation** to reflect actual location on (and under) the stage.
7. Set [**Max Forward Position Soft Limit**](/docs/spikemark/position-scale/limits/setting-soft-limits.md) for actual travel distance.

## Making A Periaktos

A Periaktos is essentially a non-round turntable. A quick **Axis Type** change from your turntable setup will bring you into the realm of Periaktoi.

![](/files/-MiWix_i3WnY5tQGUIpk)

1. Select **periaktos** in the **Axis Type** dropdown menu.
2. Adjust the **Sides** slider or box for the number of sides on your unit.

## Changing the Direction

By default, a turntable or periaktos will **count up/positive** when turning **clockwise.** This can be reversed.

![](/files/-MiXSzCiPawGi5dq_O88)


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