[PSUBS-MAILIST] speed controller

[Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles]

Looks like it could talk to Minn Kota motor controller via RC controller.

Cliff

On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 9:13 PM, Alan James via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Cliff, Hank,
> I am excited about this little item
> RCPWM2V PWM to Voltage Signal Converter
> <http://www.astroflight.com/rcpwm2v>
>
> RCPWM2V PWM to Voltage Signal Converter
> The RCPWM2V is a device that converts a standard hobby RC signal (1-2ms
> pulse) into a proportional analog voltag...
> <http://www.astroflight.com/rcpwm2v>
>
> It plugs in to a radio control receiver & outputs 0-5V.
> You would just need a RC transmitter & receiver (under $100-)
> & one of these units ($30- per thruster) to add remote control to
> your submarine thrusters. Very handy for trailer launching. You probably
> will
> have to program in a few things on the RC transmitter but any
> kid you know that's in to RC could do it. I am trying to order a
> couple to try out but the firm is Californian & only export after email
> consultation & approval.
> Alan
>
>
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> *From:* Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
> *To:* Personal Submersibles General Discussion <
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 2, 2016 12:27 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] speed controller
>
> MINN KOTA FORTREX MAIN CONTROL BOARD PN# 2264054 24/36V ,
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINN-KOTA-FORTREX-MAIN-CONTROL-
> BOARD-PN-2264054-24-36V-/371716842908?hash=item568c0ce59c:g:
> VxAAAOxyXDhSpea4&vxp=mtr
>
> Easy to wire.  Two wires from battery connect via 1/4" spade connectors
> and 10 AWG wire.  Two wires to DC motor again connected with two 1/4" spade
> connectors.  IF you use the potentiometer that is on the board, that's it.
> When the potentiometer is in the centralized potion, the motor is off.  Pot
> is non linear so lots of control at low speed.  If you want to control
> through a PLC, all you have to do is cut the leads from the pot and have
> the PLC send a 0-5vdc signal.  0v is full one way, 2.5V is off and 5vdc is
> full the opposite direction.  That is it.  Very easy to wire.
>
> Cliff
>
> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 6:09 PM, hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Cliff,
> One time you posted the part number for eBay for the speed controller you
> use.  Can you re-post that, and do I need to be an electrical engineer to
> hook it up ;-)
> Thank you Cliff
> Hank
>
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