Variable speed controller
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Variable speed controller
Would anybody have a circuit board diagram for an electronic speed controller for a loco powered by 8 C cell batteries, powering a Bachmann tram chassis?
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Have a look at the Deltang transmitters and receivers. You may like to build your own Deltang transmitter. The receicers have an integrated ESC. And they are very small.
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Livesteam 16mm on my line - the Pine Hill Railway (PHRy)
Livesteam 16mm on my line - the Pine Hill Railway (PHRy)
You could probably find quite a few circuits on the web by searching for PWM motor controller. However, doing a search on eBay for the same will give you quite a few which are cheaper than you'd be able to make them - especially if you're prepared to wait for one to come from China - eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361465386236
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Or splash out a bit more and you can get one with a direction switch - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182003602041
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I have built numerous speed controllers for various projects over the years. I built a PWM (Pulse width Modulation) for my 5 inch & to be honest I could have bought a built unit from china for about a quarter of the price.
The main control unit for the HO layout & for a G Gauge layout were Transistor based circuits, but again a complete unit off Evil Bay costs less than the components.
Electronic controllers are the only realistic option, Resistor based units are bulky, highly inefficient & not worth the hassle.
Hope this helps.
The main control unit for the HO layout & for a G Gauge layout were Transistor based circuits, but again a complete unit off Evil Bay costs less than the components.
Electronic controllers are the only realistic option, Resistor based units are bulky, highly inefficient & not worth the hassle.
Hope this helps.
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