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controlling a wiper motor

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by terry wells, May 21, 2014.

  1. terry wells

    terry wells Active Member

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    Hello All, Question: how would one connect a pot to a 12vdc wiper motor having a small area to work in? I am somewhat confused on how the pot would mesh with the geared output of the motor. Any ideas?

    Terry W.
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    Turn the wiper motor over and you'll see the back of it. If you have a thin metal or plastic back plate you can drill through the middle and attach the pot to where the shaft comes out the back of the main round gear. There's a thread on here somewhere showing pics of one done like that.
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    Hi Barry, Is the thread in DIY Building Q & A?
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    I don't think so. I found the pics by accident one day a while back. It might even have been a link to another site. I suspect there are lots of different types of wiper motors too so it may depends on what type you have. Have you taken the back off yet?
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    If room allows a simple lever connection works too.
    Wiper to Pot for Jrk.jpg
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    Thanks RacingMat and eaorobbie, this is what I was looking for. I will let you all know how it works out for me. I am going to start the "big" build this week. My proto type works great. I will post pictures and presets as to what and how my platform is to work. again, thank you
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