please help with motor - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

dre22 · 14th October 2006, 10:57 AM

I need to make some thing to control a directional motor.
its a simple motor reverse curent of wires it reverses direction.
i can't think of any way to do it with out using four switches.
what i need is to be able to do is have +/- on on switch
+ Batt _

+/- motor +/-

thank you for helping me..

HarveyH42 · 14th October 2006, 11:31 AM

Does it have to be 4 switches? I know how to do it with a single DPDT switch.

dre22 · 14th October 2006, 11:41 AM

will it still go in both directions

**Nigel Goodwin** · 14th October 2006, 11:46 AM

Yes it will!.

dre22 · 14th October 2006, 11:53 AM

what do i use

dre22 · 14th October 2006, 11:56 AM

oh its a 12v motor

HarveyH42 · 14th October 2006, 12:26 PM

The attached should help. The switch has 6 terminal, pretty common.

dre22 · 14th October 2006, 12:29 PM

whats the m stand for

**Nigel Goodwin** · 14th October 2006, 12:35 PM

I imagine 'motor' - how many other m's were we discussing?.

HarveyH42 · 14th October 2006, 12:38 PM

Okay... First, should you be messing around with electronics? You asked about a (M)otor...

Will give you a quick safety tip when using a soldering pencil, don't touch the metal end while its plugged in, very hot, hurts bad.

The M is for the connection to your motor. Two wires, two connections.

dre22 · 14th October 2006, 12:42 PM

half a sleep here can i get one of these at like radio shack

HarveyH42 · 14th October 2006, 01:22 PM

Don't know about Radio Shaft, probably. I haven't been in one since I was in my 20s... They are very common switches, might already have one or two laying around. I attached a photo of two I dug up, but there are other styles, like push button, slide switch, rotory, even relays come in this configuration. They can even come momentary (have to hold it), and a center OFF position.

JimB · 14th October 2006, 04:12 PM

Just a quick note.

What may not be obvious from the above comments, if the DPDT switch is just two position, you will need another switch to stop the motor.

If the DPDT switch has the centre off position, you will just need one switch.

If the motor you are trying to switch is more than just a little toy, i would recommend stopping the motor before changing directions.
Just slamming the thing into reverse while running forward can lead to some big currents flowing.
And as we know, big currents can release the smoke which is inside all electrical and electronic devices!

JimB

HarveyH42 · 14th October 2006, 04:38 PM

Isn't smoke and sparks the best part of learning about electronics? In high school we destroyed all kinds of stuff, just to see what happened when you abused stuff. The instructor didn't seem to mind if they were salvaged parts, and didn't actually see us doing it.

Thunderchild · 14th October 2006, 05:43 PM

well as someone has witten in his sig all electronic components run on smoke let it out and it won't work anymore

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar
Title	Starter	Forum	Replies	Latest
Project: DC Motor Control (using a single switch)	arijit18	Electronic Projects	19	21st October 2009 08:33 PM
Please help me to build a bipolar stepper motor control	thusithk	General Electronics Chat	7	5th March 2008 03:36 PM
Motor Position Control Problem	YAN-1	Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews	10	31st March 2006 03:03 PM
Stepper Motor Driving Using PIC16F74	t_anjan	Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews	0	31st January 2006 07:14 PM
RF Receiver and DC motor running from same power source?	adamthole	Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews	15	18th May 2005 09:37 AM

14th October 2006, 10:57 AM	#1
dre22	please help with motor I need to make some thing to control a directional motor. its a simple motor reverse curent of wires it reverses direction. i can't think of any way to do it with out using four switches. what i need is to be able to do is have +/- on on switch + Batt _ +/- motor +/- thank you for helping me..

14th October 2006, 11:31 AM	#2
HarveyH42	Does it have to be 4 switches? I know how to do it with a single DPDT switch.

14th October 2006, 11:41 AM	#3
dre22	will it still go in both directions

14th October 2006, 11:46 AM	#4
Nigel Goodwin	Yes it will!. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

14th October 2006, 12:26 PM	#7
HarveyH42	The attached should help. The switch has 6 terminal, pretty common. Attached Thumbnails

14th October 2006, 12:35 PM	#9
Nigel Goodwin	I imagine 'motor' - how many other m's were we discussing?. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

14th October 2006, 12:38 PM	#10
HarveyH42	Okay... First, should you be messing around with electronics? You asked about a (M)otor... Will give you a quick safety tip when using a soldering pencil, don't touch the metal end while its plugged in, very hot, hurts bad. The M is for the connection to your motor. Two wires, two connections.

14th October 2006, 12:42 PM	#11
dre22	half a sleep here can i get one of these at like radio shack

14th October 2006, 01:22 PM	#12
HarveyH42	Don't know about Radio Shaft, probably. I haven't been in one since I was in my 20s... They are very common switches, might already have one or two laying around. I attached a photo of two I dug up, but there are other styles, like push button, slide switch, rotory, even relays come in this configuration. They can even come momentary (have to hold it), and a center OFF position. Attached Thumbnails

14th October 2006, 04:12 PM	#13
JimB	Just a quick note. What may not be obvious from the above comments, if the DPDT switch is just two position, you will need another switch to stop the motor. If the DPDT switch has the centre off position, you will just need one switch. If the motor you are trying to switch is more than just a little toy, i would recommend stopping the motor before changing directions. Just slamming the thing into reverse while running forward can lead to some big currents flowing. And as we know, big currents can release the smoke which is inside all electrical and electronic devices! JimB __________________ Experience is directly proportional to the value of the equipment ruined.

14th October 2006, 04:38 PM	#14
HarveyH42	Isn't smoke and sparks the best part of learning about electronics? In high school we destroyed all kinds of stuff, just to see what happened when you abused stuff. The instructor didn't seem to mind if they were salvaged parts, and didn't actually see us doing it.

14th October 2006, 05:43 PM	#15
Thunderchild	well as someone has witten in his sig all electronic components run on smoke let it out and it won't work anymore __________________ I AM the exeption that disproves the rule in many ways but the rules still apply (unfortunately) www.simonsphotography.org.uk/ - My other hobby www.rushdenrotaract.org.uk/ - make a difference and have fun ! Never buy "Trust" products, all mine broke !!!