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Pulse Width Modulation DC Motor ControlOften, people attempt to control DC motors with a variable resistor or
variable resistor connected to a transistor. While the latter approach works
well, it generates heat and hence wastes power. This simple pulse width
modulation DC motor control eliminates these problems. It controls the motor
speed by driving the motor with short pulses. These pulses vary in duration to
change the speed of the motor. The longer the pulses, the faster the motor turns,
and vice versa.
Schematic
Parts
| Part |
Total Qty. |
Description |
Substitutions |
| R1 |
1 |
1 Meg 1/4W Resistor |
|
| R2 |
1 |
100K Pot |
|
| C1 |
1 |
0.1uF 25V Ceramic Disc Capacitor |
|
| C2 |
1 |
0.01uF 25V Ceramic Disc Capacitor |
|
| Q1 |
1 |
IRF511 MOSFET |
IRF620 |
| U1 |
1 |
4011 CMOS NAND Gate |
|
| S1 |
1 |
DPDT Switch |
|
| M1 |
1 |
Motor (See Notes) |
|
| MISC |
1 |
Case, Board, Heatsink, Knob For R2, Socket For U1 |
|
Notes
1. R2 adjusts the speed of the oscillator and therefore the speed of M1.
2. M1 can be any DC motor that operates from 6V and does not draw more than
the maximum current of Q1. The voltage can be increased by connecting the higher
voltage to the switch instead of the 6V that powers the oscillator. Be sure not
to exceed the power rating of Q1 if you do this.
3. Q1 will need a heatsink.
4. Q1 in the parts list can handle a maximum of 5A. Use the IRF620 for 6A, if
you need any higher.
Title: Pulse Width Modulation DC Motor Control
Source: www.aaroncake.net
Published on: 2005-02-03
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