Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

2015-02-02 Thread 'Micah Leibowitz' via R/C Tank Combat
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 m

Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

2015-02-02 Thread Scott Ferron
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-P

Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

2015-02-02 Thread Scott Ferron
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

Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

2015-02-02 Thread Frank Pittelli
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

[TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

2015-02-02 Thread srwh74rn
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