Re: Treadmill motors as Servos

> I've been trying to learn how to select a dc motor, run it, and
> control its speed for some time now. The more I search and read the
> more confused I become. Your discussion on this subject has been
> interesting to me. I was hoping that you could tell me, for the
> Surplus Center ARGORD CORP permanent magnet motor (item # 10-1783)
> the following.
>
> What do I purchase from Surplus Center to convert 110 volts AC home
> service to the dc voltage and current that this motor needs?
>
> Then what do I purchase from Surplus Center to vary the speed of the
> motor over its capable speed range?
>
> I just want to purchase the motor, converter, and controller to put
> together the system just to gain the confidence that I can actually
> do it.
>
> Also how do I wire the converter, and controller to the motor?
>
> I see that the Surplus Center spec states that the motor is
> reverseable, but the pictures that were posted showing the motor
> label shows that the motor (model PA140B) is CW rotation. The label
> says external fan, does that mean that a fan must be mounted somehow
> to cool the motor?
>
> Which Surplus Center fan is meant for the motor?
>
> Thanks for your help, and God bless you all.
>
> Bill Perun
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "kz1927" <kz1927@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Rich!
> >
> > That's a good starting point. I saw(think I saw) where someone
> > used this encoder
> >
> > http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006110919282545&item=10-
> 1834&catname=electric%3E
> >
> > and this motor
> >
> > http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006110919282545&item=10-
> 1783&catname=electric
> >
> > but I wasn't clear on how you make it work.
> > I think it was Les Newell on a bridgeport, so it MUST work well
> > if he says it does.
> > Is that all one needs (besides some Gecko's)??
> > Thank you for any help on this.
> > John
>