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| Chrismar Newbie  Joined: 27/05/2015 Location: United KingdomPosts: 3 |
Hi All I have a number of the F&P Smart Drives 60dc-1s-12p-star in copper that are in their standard factory configuration. I am looking for a motor controller for this 3 phase DC BLDC motor with Halls sensors. If I use the factory controller for these drives they run the pre programmed washing cycle, but I want to run these as a continuous rotating drive at about 1600RPM off DC. Any guidance as to where I can source a solution for purchase would be greatly appreciated. Please note I am a complete novice at this. I have looked at other motors but the F&P is ideal for my application. Regards Chrismar  |
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Gizmo Admin Group  Joined: 05/06/2004 Location: AustraliaPosts: 5078 |
See tis article. http://www.siliconchip.com.au/Issue/2012/February/Converting+The+F%2526P+SmartDrive+for+Use+As+A+.+.+.+Motor Unfortunately you have to buy the article to read the full story. In short, the author uses a controller worth around $100 from memory. Glenn The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now. JAQ |
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| Chrismar Newbie Joined: 27/05/2015 Location: United KingdomPosts: 3 |
Hi Gizmo Thanks for the info, I have managed to find a copy of the full article and will try one of the controllers mentioned. Will let you know how things go. Chrismar |
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Synergetic Newbie Joined: 14/01/2013 Location: New ZealandPosts: 22 |
How did this workout ? :) |
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| Sputins Newbie Joined: 14/09/2016 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1 |
Yes you need a three phase brushless motor controller. The F&P motors can be re-wired to operate at a lower voltage, like 12- 24 volts as very well described here at the Back Shed.. Then you can use an Arduino (programmed) and an existing off the shelf brushless ESC of about 80 - 200amps, (used in model aircraft etc). And then you don’t need to use the hall sensors. There are several YouTube clips showing how to do this. Example of an ESC Like below… 90A ESC Otherwise there are other brushless motor controllers used to control e-bikes. Here you might only need a throttle to suit and not need the Arduino? But now the hall sensors are used. Ebike controller I’m currently re-wiring a F & P motor and am going to try it myself. The F & P motor works as is with a Radio Control ESC running on 22.2 volts (with the receiver and transmitter to operate it). The F & P turns slowly in its standard configuration, but it works. The torque is very good too. I have some applications for an EV in the form of a 7 ¼ gauge locomotive. |
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| nzfarmer Newbie Joined: 14/06/2019 Location: New ZealandPosts: 4 |
Any updates on this? Is there a preferred controller with hall sensor input for these motors? thanks! |
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| BenandAmber Guru  Joined: 16/02/2019 Location: United StatesPosts: 961 |
I would also like to hear any updates these Motors seem like they would have a incredible amount of torque Just by looking at it it looks like it would have a great amount of Leverage I have a few of these motors and if anybody would like to have one of them they would just need to pay shipping and post their project on here be warned i am good parrot but Dumber than a box of rocks |
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