RE: NANFA-L-- I need help guys


Subject: RE: NANFA-L-- I need help guys
From: geoff kimber (gkimber2-in-alltel.net)
Date: Wed Aug 11 2004 - 16:58:09 CDT


I just thought of an interesting source - try finding an old treadmill.
they use d/c motors, and usually have a variable sped control.

Geoff
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Moontanman-in-aol.com
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  Subject: Re: NANFA-L-- I need help guys

  In a message dated 8/11/04 6:26:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
gkimber2-in-alltel.net writes:

    How about using a DC motor? The speed of a dc motor varies with the
    voltage applied. So if you get a 12 volt motor, and it goes too fast,
    then give it less voltage and it will slow down.

    Geoff

  That's a good idea, I would need a motor that is rated for continuous use
at slow speeds. I have a rotisserie motor but it's not rated for continuos
use.

  Moon

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: Wed Sep 29 2004 - 12:24:19 CDT