Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Thanks guys for all the help. Starting to get the courage to tackle this. Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Correction, it's the right stick in the diagram. On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:22:10 AM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote: > > Here's a diagram of how tank mixed steering works in our hobby. Two > channels are used (the left stick in this example, up/down - left/right) > that are "mixed" by the mixing circuit to control the two motors in a tank. > Hope this helps. > > > [image: http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/html/build123.htm] > > On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8:14:48 AM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com > wrote: >> >> Thanks Steve. >> So if i get the interal layout correct, really simple discription, >> >> Each drive sprocket is driven by a motor, each motor has its own speed >> control? The forward and reverse set up is done a double pull double throw >> switch some where between the speed control and motor (or similar). So >> with something like the Victor or Talon would it be a simple plug from the >> receiver (Rx)? If so is there not usually only one stick on the Tx for >> speed therefor one spot on the Rx for a speed control? But it sounds like >> you need two? >> >> Stewart > > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Here's a diagram of how tank mixed steering works in our hobby. Two channels are used (the left stick in this example, up/down - left/right) that are "mixed" by the mixing circuit to control the two motors in a tank. Hope this helps. [image: http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/html/build123.htm] On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8:14:48 AM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com wrote: > > Thanks Steve. > So if i get the interal layout correct, really simple discription, > > Each drive sprocket is driven by a motor, each motor has its own speed > control? The forward and reverse set up is done a double pull double throw > switch some where between the speed control and motor (or similar). So > with something like the Victor or Talon would it be a simple plug from the > receiver (Rx)? If so is there not usually only one stick on the Tx for > speed therefor one spot on the Rx for a speed control? But it sounds like > you need two? > > Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Stewart, As Derek points out there are multiple types of speed controllers. Dual and single channel's are typically used (I use a dual in my tank). A single channel is just that, it controls one motor with one input from the R/C receiver. Dual channel systems control two motors with two inputs from the R/C receiver and they also include a mixing feature that allows you to drive the tank with one stick on the R/C transmitter. The preferred setup today is two single channel controllers with a separate mixing circuit like the IMX-1. Main reason for this is reliability and cost. Two singles and a mixing circuit have come down in cost to below that of most high amperage dual channel controllers. Also, when something busts, it's cheaper and easier to replace one single channel controller than an entire integrated dual channel one. Steve Tyng >> -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
There are multiple types of speed controllers...single and dual channel are most common in the hobby used for propulsion. A Talon/Victor would be a single and something like a Vantec RDFR would be a dual. Most duals have mixing built in (ie: 1 stick for driving). A single setup would need two sticks unless you buy a separate mixing circuit like the IMX-1 available at www.robotmarketplace.com. You would plug both singles into that mixer and then the mixer would plug into 2 channels on your radio receiver. Derek On Feb 5, 2015 7:14 AM, wrote: > Thanks Steve. > So if i get the interal layout correct, really simple discription, > > Each drive sprocket is driven by a motor, each motor has its own speed > control? The forward and reverse set up is done a double pull double throw > switch some where between the speed control and motor (or similar). So > with something like the Victor or Talon would it be a simple plug from the > receiver (Rx)? If so is there not usually only one stick on the Tx for > speed therefor one spot on the Rx for a speed control? But it sounds like > you need two? > > Stewart > > -- > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Thanks Steve. So if i get the interal layout correct, really simple discription, Each drive sprocket is driven by a motor, each motor has its own speed control? The forward and reverse set up is done a double pull double throw switch some where between the speed control and motor (or similar). So with something like the Victor or Talon would it be a simple plug from the receiver (Rx)? If so is there not usually only one stick on the Tx for speed therefor one spot on the Rx for a speed control? But it sounds like you need two? Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Other source for the Talons: http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motors-electronics For simple FWD/REV control go with the Victor SP's which are the closest replacement to the old Talon SR's. The new Talon SRX's have extra features that aren't required for simple tank driving. FYI, the new Victors are now being made by Cross the Road electronics (same as the Talons). Steve Tyng -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
They arent, but their replacement which we still call the talon is now available. I would wait a few weeks to order a talon though, theres still 2 weeks in the build season for FIRST and everyone is buying up talons now at warp speed. On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 2:49 AM, wrote: > Thanks. > > -- > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Isaac Goldman 5142334423 This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
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Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
i thought Talons were no longer being produced? chris In a message dated 2/3/2015 11:50:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dwconn...@comcast.net writes: I agree 100%. If your goal is a working vehicle with an ESC, pick up a Victor, a Talon, or something equivalent. Operational vehicles can also be built using relays or with servos mechanically pressing manual switches. That technique hardly seems worth the effort, though, since you can now get a 60A ESC like this (http://www.andymark.com/Victor-SP-p/am-2855.htm) for $60. If you're worried about the skills required to hook something like this up, don't be. Not only is it pretty simple, but many on this forum can help. Just don't listen to Paul. :) - Doug (I checked my notes, and it was Paul's turn for the cheap shot) -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, February 2, 2015 5:02 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control? I have a number of victor 883 Motor speed controls I would be happy to sell... It doesn't get much easier than 4 wires and a signal line from the radio. I was going to say the "cheap" solution almost never is... but that linked PWM motor control was over $200... In all honesty... its much easier and cheaper to build large scale RC car (tank) today than it was even 5 years ago. The prices for hardware have fallen by 5 fold (10 fold on some cases, like a radio) Battery technology is getting better and cheaper, and even fractional horsepower motors are much easier to get from known sources instead of surplus. I also have a small fab shop and would be happy to help people by making simple parts or modifications to existing parts (like boring out sprockets, making keyd shafts, etc) Chewy www.ttro.net On Mon, 2/2/15, Scott Ferron wrote: Subject: Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control? To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, February 2, 2015, 8:25 AM The router speed controller for power tools has a larger electronics protection area, and its only $50.00 On 2 Feb 2015 12:03, wrote: This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried one of these or similar. http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42- Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@go
RE: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
I agree 100%. If your goal is a working vehicle with an ESC, pick up a Victor, a Talon, or something equivalent. Operational vehicles can also be built using relays or with servos mechanically pressing manual switches. That technique hardly seems worth the effort, though, since you can now get a 60A ESC like this (http://www.andymark.com/Victor-SP-p/am-2855.htm) for $60. If you're worried about the skills required to hook something like this up, don't be. Not only is it pretty simple, but many on this forum can help. Just don't listen to Paul. :) - Doug (I checked my notes, and it was Paul's turn for the cheap shot) -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, February 2, 2015 5:02 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control? I have a number of victor 883 Motor speed controls I would be happy to sell... It doesn't get much easier than 4 wires and a signal line from the radio. I was going to say the "cheap" solution almost never is... but that linked PWM motor control was over $200... In all honesty... its much easier and cheaper to build large scale RC car (tank) today than it was even 5 years ago. The prices for hardware have fallen by 5 fold (10 fold on some cases, like a radio) Battery technology is getting better and cheaper, and even fractional horsepower motors are much easier to get from known sources instead of surplus. I also have a small fab shop and would be happy to help people by making simple parts or modifications to existing parts (like boring out sprockets, making keyd shafts, etc) Chewy www.ttro.net On Mon, 2/2/15, Scott Ferron wrote: Subject: Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control? To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, February 2, 2015, 8:25 AM The router speed controller for power tools has a larger electronics protection area, and its only $50.00 On 2 Feb 2015 12:03, wrote: This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried one of these or similar. http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42-Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Most cheap dimmers "chop the wave form" to get the dimming effect. They rely on AC, most remote equipment runs in DC. Simple answer is no. Complex answer is... if you invest maybe 4 years in the equivalent of a undergrad electrical engineering degree you can make it from scratch. (I know people that have done this for electric cars, you learn A TON, but the end product is almost 4times as costly as simply just purchasing the off the shelf device) On Tue, 2/3/15, srwh7...@gmail.com wrote: Subject: Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control? To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 4:32 AM So would something then like a harbour freight (for example as its on sale) router control possibly work? Strip it apart and use the guts. But since its meant for for 120 volt would it even work with the lower voltages you guys use? Stewart Working with limited budget and scottish genetics. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Or is it just simply proportional ? -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
So would something then like a harbour freight (for example as its on sale) router control possibly work? Strip it apart and use the guts. But since its meant for for 120 volt would it even work with the lower voltages you guys use? Stewart Working with limited budget and scottish genetics. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
I have a number of victor 883 Motor speed controls I would be happy to sell... It doesn't get much easier than 4 wires and a signal line from the radio. I was going to say the "cheap" solution almost never is... but that linked PWM motor control was over $200... In all honesty... its much easier and cheaper to build large scale RC car (tank) today than it was even 5 years ago. The prices for hardware have fallen by 5 fold (10 fold on some cases, like a radio) Battery technology is getting better and cheaper, and even fractional horsepower motors are much easier to get from known sources instead of surplus. I also have a small fab shop and would be happy to help people by making simple parts or modifications to existing parts (like boring out sprockets, making keyd shafts, etc) Chewy www.ttro.net On Mon, 2/2/15, Scott Ferron wrote: Subject: Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control? To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, February 2, 2015, 8:25 AM The router speed controller for power tools has a larger electronics protection area, and its only $50.00 On 2 Feb 2015 12:03, wrote: This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried one of these or similar. http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42-Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
The router speed controller for power tools has a larger electronics protection area, and its only $50.00 On 2 Feb 2015 12:03, wrote: > This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried > one of these or similar. > > http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42-Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html > > I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a > simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. > > Stewart > > > > > -- > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Mine shorted out after 40 seconds, can't handle the current all the time On 2 Feb 2015 12:03, wrote: > This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried > one of these or similar. > > http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42-Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html > > I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a > simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. > > Stewart > > > > > -- > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
Yes, that could be used to control the speed of one or two motors by connecting a servo to the rotary dial using a suitable linkage or gear. You could then provide forward/reverse direction control using a simple pair of relays per motor. On 2/1/2015 11:43 AM, srwh7...@gmail.com wrote: This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried one of these or similar. http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42-Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?
This may sound like a dumb question, and probably is, but has anyone tried one of these or similar. http://www.sailorsams.com/12-volt-Dimmer-9-20vdc--The-PowerHouse-12-volt-42-Amp-500-watt-PWM-Dimmer-with-rotary-dial_p_3205.html I am not a electrician (short of house wiring) so I am looking for a simpler sorta drop in solution for a speed control. Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
