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washing machine motor?

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by chu, May 26, 2016.

  1. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Did anyone think about using washing machine motors to build a motion sim? there are cheap and powerfull and not dificult as I saw to rewiring. http://www.pesadillo.com/pesadillo/?p=1037
    Someone with experience about?
    chu, May 26, 2016
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  2. SeatTime

    SeatTime Well-Known Member

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    No, not that I know of. For the amount of work you would have to do to build a suitable controller and driver you may as we'll purchase compatible/suitable inverters and AC motors/gearboxes.
    SeatTime, May 27, 2016
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