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Question Can this be used as a motor controller?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by kingwinkie, Jul 23, 2018.

  1. kingwinkie

    kingwinkie New Member

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    I dug this out from behind the shop.


    overall.jpg

    I know it did work before it was put with the rest of the "extra" equipment :) It does not work now as it looks like the button box did not like Canadian winters.

    Button.jpg
    I had thought to get a couple of motors out of it, but while there are 3 motors in it they are all different.

    I did however see that it had this.
    controller.jpg
    controller2.jpg

    It even looks like it has wireless.
    Ann.jpg

    So my questions are

    Can it be used as a motor controller?
    How to test functionality of the board?

    Edit This is a mobility lift for scooters and what not, meant to lift them into a back of a van
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    kingwinkie, Jul 23, 2018
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  2. kingwinkie

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    Forgot to add this picture.

    name.jpg
    kingwinkie, Jul 24, 2018
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    Hmm maybe I should rephrase this to.

    How can I tell if it's compatible.

    Not really looking for a absolute yes/no...

    Just looking for "how to tell"

    I think those automotive relays and 3 motor control are confusing the issue, I think.

    What is the arduino/software looking for( inputs Volts/Amps)?
    kingwinkie, Jul 26, 2018
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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Unlikely to be of any use - There are no FETs there indicating it is not going to be able to do PWM control of the motors, only on/off....
    elnino, Sep 3, 2018
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    Thank you for the information.

    I guess it will stay behind the shop for now then :)
    kingwinkie, Sep 7, 2018
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