How to wire Pulse width controllers to limit switches
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- This video I show how to wire pulse width controllers to limit switches to have more control over brushed DC electric motors for forward and revers direction and speed control so you can using them on projects like sawmills for power feeds and a wide range of other great projects. Here's some Amazon links below to most of the PW controllers, switches and other electrical components I have talked about in this video.
Here’s some Amazon associate paid links
Smallest PW controller amzn.to/2MXL3MQ
Mid size PW controller
The big 40 Amp Pulse width controller with digital display amzn.to/2SDtoiN
10 pack of micro limit switches amzn.to/2tepEGo
3 pack of big blue limit switches amzn.to/2tg5tbc
10 pack of mini on/off toggle switches amzn.to/2WNC45A5
15 pack of momentary push buttons used on my mill to control the height controls amzn.to/2WTj2uO
10 pack fuse holders amzn.to/2SAJLgm
5 volt power buck down regulator module amzn.to/2taDBVK
Mike thank you for your excellent videos and for the detailed demonstrations on how things work. I finally opened my Versa Cut 60 from Eastwood after having it sitting in a box for about 3 years. I have retired and now have more time to piddle and putt around on many different projects. I put together a Plasma cutting table and have just started fabricating parts to make a knock off of your automatic feed plasma cutting guide. You have taught an "old dog" a few new tricks. Thank you for sharing.
One question you may have already answered. When you mention you did not like the hinge are you referring to the concept or the beefiness of the hinge you used?
Working on restoring my deceased Father In Law's 1992 Chevy Truck from the ground up and the plasma cutting guide will be a great help for me!
Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks for checking out my videos and commenting! I really appreciate it :)
I mentioned that I didn’t like the hinge I used, it was a bit loose and a little light duty for the job, I probably would have made my own out of some tubing and a 1/2” solid pin if I did it over. I think you will be happy with you cutting table! Take care
I've been searching for 'Limit Switch DC motor' for almost 2 hours. Glad that I saw yours and you made it very simple to understand!
This video was really interesting. Yes, please throw more videos like this into your rotation.
Thanks Anthony! I appreciate hearing your comment :) maybe this Spring we can collaborate on the Arduino project for the Mill! Take care
Yes - Video on prox & limits would be great - Thanks for this Video - awesome stuff
Thanks! Yes I will try and post a video on that in the future. Thanks for checking out my video!
Thanks I just found this it answered my earlier questions. Great videos thanks again.
Right on Robert 👍🙂
Videos get better every week. Please continue to post these in depth ones about the workings of the electronics,, if you have the time. Really enjoying them from Ireland. Will purchase any future purchases through the recommended links above. Great channel!
Thank you Stephen I really appreciate your comment!
I will definitely post more in depth videos like this in the future. I always really enjoy when viewers like yourself mention where your from, it’s great to know there’s a world wide interest in the videos I’m making. If you use the links that’s great it helps me out, even if people don’t buy though the links it’s still nice to be able to point people in the right direction for parts I have used in my projects.
My goal with my channel is to build cool things, think outside the box and encourage others to do the same! Take care and hello from the Pacific Northwest in Washington state :)
Thank you very much. I have learned a lot watching your videos. You explain things very clearly! Great videos and projects.
Thanks for posting this. Would like to see a video on proximity switches and relays and infrared switches.
Mike, I am a first time viewer and very happy I stumbled acrossed your videos. As a new subscriber I will spread the word about your Utube videos. Thanks again for invaluable info.
Thanks Don I appreciate your nice comment! Thanks for subscribing and I do appreciate you sharing my videos! My main goal with my channel is to share ideas and build useful things especially with salvaged parts, and to encourage others to build stuff too, Take care :)
Super handy dandy info, especially appreciate all the links to aforementioned parts! Consider me subscribed. However, as one who is somewhat new to this stuff and needs to pay close attention, I'm finding the onscreen animations somewhat distracting, fun though they may seem. They even actually are in the way on occasion. But in the end I truly appreciate your efforts!
Right on! I appreciate it 👍
Appreciate these videos mike . Helped me out a lot on a project
So far, I've harvested two 120V, 3hp, 23A DC motors and one 100V, 1.5hp DC motor from free treadmills. Only the 1.5hp one seems to be easily controllable by the original treadmill electronics using a simple pot. Havent figured out how to control the two 3hp ones without getting feedback on calories burned and laps run.
Great video. I understand limit switches now.
Pretty cool the projects you can do with these simple items 🙂👍
Your videos really helped me with my band saw mill. Are you ever gonna build a computer setworks? That would be great
Another great video, you're pretty slick.
Thanks :)
Very informative video. I plan on using wheelchair motors on my sawmill build. Still collecting pieces but have a good start on it. I have a basic overview vid on my channel. Thanks Mike.
Right on! Yes I would have used these motors too if I knew about then at the time when I was building my power feed.
I will check out your channel 🙂
Hey Mike, are PULES anything like PULSES? Just kidding with ya, love your videos and excellent tips on non-documented components.
Haha thanks for pointing that out, I had It correct on the thumbnail, but not the title. Haha thanks!
Those motors look like a lot of fun, how tempted are you to turn your quad truck into a hybrid?
Hi Mike I just found this video and I wonder if you answer questions from the comments at this time being May 12th 2024?
I need to make a circuit to make a 12 volt DC motor run using two limit switches and a door bell switch and four 5 pin relays.
I need to push the door bell switch to make the motor turn and hit the other limit switch and immediately reverse to hit the first limit switch and stop.
Great info. What I want to figure out is how to also use those limit switches to trigger the input to an Arduino or RasPi so that I can software control the relays and the software knows the state of things from the limit switch input. Does that make sense?
By the power of greyskull! Lest not the limit switch fail nor be without emergency stop button, unless for if you enjoy great fearful moments of WTF do I do, it's not stopping. :D
Hey that Kenda 589 number sign, is that from mtb or dirt biking?
Haha! Yes the limit switches definitely need to be working right or you can get into some problems. On my mill for instance, It sits for weeks out in the weather, I only run it once in a while, so I will check them when I first go to use it, when the mill is returning home but still a few feet from the stop I will cycle the switch a few time to make sure it’s working properly before I trust it to stop the mill.
Good eye on the Kenda number, that was from a motorcycle race my brother and I did last year, it was the Desert 100 in Eastern Washington, we both finished it but man it was a tiring ride! The best way to describe it is think of riding a 100 miles of whoops with over 1000 other riders with all different skill levels . The start was crazy over 1000 riders start at the same time then funneling down to one main road then into a trail. It was a bit nuts.
After finishing it, both my brother and I said we would not race it again, then a few weeks after the race you get to talking about what you would do different and you start thinking maybe we will do it again next year! Haha!
@@Mikefestiva Oh yea for sure that sounds like fun. Doing a cross country type race is on my bucket list. As long as I finish, I'll be good.
Great info for us dumb asses LOL I have been trying to get someone to wire up my auto feed for 2 years I used a steering motor out of chevy cobalt and keep frying the controllers. I wish you lived closer .lol I would like to see whatever you post on this electrical stuff. Thanks
Thanks Larry! Haha thanks for checking out my video :) I would for sure help you out if I lived closer. I will take a look at one of these cobalt steering motors and see if I can figure it out for you. Take care!
@@MikefestivaThere is just 2 wires coming out of the motor red and black when I reverse them they go forward and backwards I was told I can't ground the motor when I do I get the magic smoke LOL I was told to get a winch relay switch I have not tried it yet I am on my 4 th controller LOL
Larry Downes Just two wires seem simple, with only two wires it must be a brushed DC motor. but it keeps smoking your controllers? What do you think the Amp draw is under load on your motor? Could it be the controllers you have been getting are to low of amps for that DC motor?
Okay I just did a little research on that motor and it’s a hungry Amp eater Haha! It’s a brushed 12 volt DC motor that draws 58 Amps! That quite a bit. I’m thinking you may need to look on EBay for a larger PW controller, something that’s continuing at 60 amps.
I hope this helps.
@@Mikefestiva I did buy a 60 amp controller like the the one you have in your video without the display and the winch relay is 150 surge amps and a 30 amp fuse just been afraid of seeing the magical smoke again LOL I am dumber than a rock when it comes to electrical lol
Gm dealer told me it operates at 50 amps that is the steering box Thanks
Great videos, keep up the great work
Thanks! I appreciate your comment :)
relay and and infrared would be great
very helpful thanks
Hey man do you have another link for the 40 amp controller like yours
I would recommend just looking on Amazon or EBay, you will find one that should be good, just read reviews and pick the best one you can find, I have been using these on my sawmill and they work well.
I'm looking to put a power feed on my sawmill. I've looked at several motors in eBay and some say brake assembly was removed. Is there a benefit to with it without brake?
Don’t worry about the brake, the motor is so geared down that you would be able to turn it without power going to it, if you can it’s going to be hard. Keep in mind most wheel chair motors are 24v but can run half speed on 12v
They are really powerful motors.
Have you seen my videos on building a power feed on my sawmill? I would have used one of these motors if I know about them at the time I built it. You should be ago buy a set of these motors used on e bay for around $70 👍
@@Mikefestiva thank you for getting back to me. I did watch your videos. You do amazing work. I'm looking forward to this project now with confidence
@@BigelowWoodcraft No problem Jerry 👍 You will really like having a power feed! It’s a complete game changer on the sawmill. Ps if you have any questions feel free to ask. I try to get back to people, but on weekends after I post new videos it’s hard too because I sometimes get over 500 comments 🤪 it’s a bit overwhelming, so mid week is better. Take care 🙂
Whats you opinion on the 12 to 24 volt step up converter? Would it work on those motors?
Good question, I have seen the step up 12 to 24 volt power converters, I have not yet tried one, sometime I will buy one and give it a try, I definitely need to look into Amps to make sure The step up power supply would provide enough amps to run a motor under full load?
Take care :)
Mike: Do you ever breath between sentences?... I am not a robot.
I make a lot of jump cuts in editing, this helps reduce overall video time, I find it a struggle to get my points across in depth when filming these kinds of videos, lot of people’s attention spans seem to be fairly short these days, if I talked slower in the video, it would end up being over a half hour long. I’m sure if you actually took the time and made UA-cam videos too, you probably would find the same to be true.
Some of your Amazon links are broken.
This video is older now and sometimes Amazon stops offering a product. You should be able to look some of them up on line.
@@Mikefestiva found them thanks. Thought I'd let you know incase they were affiliate links