Homemade SCR Motor Speed Control


SCR Motor Speed Control
 
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TOOL:
SCR Motor Speed Control
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
Paul Jones on homemadetools.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade SCR motor speed control constructed from salvaged rack-mount electronics. Vintage unit utilizes a 2N3669 SCR rated for 16A at 200V.
RATING:
(1)
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Aug 13, 2017 11:06 AM
BillRebel
Are the schematics for this available for download?
Mar 20, 2016 9:52 AM
odddog
I would sure like a schematic; I really could use one of these on my drill press at home and at work. I couldn't justify the cost for a store bought controller and with you mentioning the date like you did, I can tell you that this is old school because I have tried looking for a build plan with no luck.
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CATEGORIES:
Electronics
TAGS:
PCB, soldering, electronics, controller
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
3
URL:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/scr-motor-speed-control-made-salvaged-parts-18991#post26586


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DIY SCR Motor Speed Control - comment on how to build a SCR Motor Speed Control - 2 comments
BillRebel says:
Aug 13, 2017 11:06 AM
Are the schematics for this available for download?
odddog says:
Mar 20, 2016 9:52 AM
I would sure like a schematic; I really could use one of these on my drill press at home and at work. I couldn't justify the cost for a store bought controller and with you mentioning the date like you did, I can tell you that this is old school because I have tried looking for a build plan with no luck.
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