Do I need some sort of amp controller to use or do i just plug it straight to the ac? (sounds like a bad idea)2.
Current drawn depends on the load, so you just connect it to a 120 VAC line. As long as the current is less than 15 amps. If you want to be careful, connect a fuse in series, with the fuse about 150% of the current rating of the motor. Do you use an amp controller when you plug a light bulb into the 120 VAC line? Re DC motors, the 17 mm is the diameter of the motor. The torque is not listed. I'd not buy a motor without a full datasheet. If none is available, seek a different vendor.
