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adding variable speed to one speed biax
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I'm not super up on all the ins and outs of motors and controllers. Have you hooked one up? I can't afford to fry a high end tool with maybe/probably. I need expert help. Anybody that can shed light on this would be greatly appreciated.
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)I'm guessing the neutral leg runs to the motor unbroken and the hot leg would have the device added to it with the power going from the control to the motor. Does this sound about right? Would a small angle grinder work the same and be a good crash test dummy? Thanks)
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Andre
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When slowing AC motors, especially on a mice machine like a BIAX, try to use pulse with modulation instead of lowering voltage like the common router speed controller.
If the motor whines, it's struggling and trying to suck amps. This is bad for the motor, so if you have to slow it down don't slow it till it whines.
If the motor whines, it's struggling and trying to suck amps. This is bad for the motor, so if you have to slow it down don't slow it till it whines.
Are there readily available pwm devices to plug into? Something that would be a simple project that won't burn up a high dollar tool? I can handle basic wiring, I just don't have much of a knowledge base when it comes to motors and controllers.
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Don't know, I'm not any better at electrical stuff than you! I call myself electrically challenged.