windozeuser
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Hello board, I am trying to contruct a simple H-Bridge using two TIP42 and two TIP3055 silicon power transistors. I want to control them using a basic stamp microcontroller. My question is, will the basic stamp ouput current/voltage be enough to turn the transistors on. Also, what kind of maximum PMDC motor can this handle? the collector current for the transistors is 10amps and the max power dissipation is 65 watts. Is there anything I have to watch out for like power spikes, and how can I protect the basic stamp from damage, do I just use diodes? Finally, if anyone can draw a simple schematic in their explanations I would appreciate it.
Btw. I'm using the TIP42 and TIP3055's because someone gave me about 20 of them. Free parts FTW
Thanks a lot
Btw. I'm using the TIP42 and TIP3055's because someone gave me about 20 of them. Free parts FTW
Thanks a lot