saab4991 wrote:
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> I am a long time lurker desirous of building a small launch to use on
> a very quiet local river. Two questions that haven't been answered by
> the search facility:
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> 1. Why wouldn't an auto starter motor provide a low tech solution for
> short distance cruising?
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> 2. Has anyone looked at the arduino micro-controller as an inexpensive
> motor controller? The computer itself is around $20.00 and a diy motor
> controller is (supposedly) available as a kit for $15. This would
> control 36 volts and 8 amps.
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> Thanks for the help
>
There are auto starters out there that are PM motors. The major problem
with these are the short duty cycle.
Don't know any thing about the Arduino controller and the H-bridge
systems for most of these type units are well below the power level
needed. We need specs to answer this question.
Kevin
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