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Motor suggestions in USA

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by thechemist, May 16, 2015.

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  1. Pit

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    Who says you need a hundred of amps h-bridge? I am running 1PS winches only by using standard but modified motor drivers...
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    Pit, Aug 12, 2015
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  2. garyswindell

    garyswindell New Member

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    Are you running geared or direct drive from the winch motor? I needed to run direct and to get the rated torque from the winch motor was on the order of 250 amps.
    garyswindell, Aug 12, 2015
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    ok, 250 amps is a lot. My winches are drawing "only" 120A max and not under normal working conditions, because a motor needs only what he really needs - meaning if there is no weight on the shaft there is no "power" (current) needed to move the shaft. Using my method by connecting any MotoMonster in series the amps are not the limitation factor.

    http://www.xsimulator.net/community...bridge-60a-continuous-and-120a-peak-12v.6537/
    Pit, Aug 12, 2015
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    What model winch motor are you running?
    garyswindell, Aug 12, 2015
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    planetary gear.
    Pit, Aug 12, 2015
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    BTW I connect the drivers in parallel not in series...this was only a scenery what is to do generally.
    Pit, Aug 12, 2015
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  7. Historiker

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    Gary, not sure where in the US you are but if you have a Harbor Freight close by you can pick up the planetary geared winch for 89.99. You can also order them from their website. There is a coupon available that knocks the price down to 59.99 each but that expires today. If you want, PM me and I will send you the coupon if you think you can get them in time.
    Historiker, Aug 16, 2015
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