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Subject: 
dc motor output control? Please help!
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
Date: 
Fri, 25 Dec 1998 06:00:27 GMT
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by way of Michael Toh <leahcim@pacific.net.sg> <michael toh <leahcim@pacific.net.sg>SPAMLESS>
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hi everyone,

i need some help on controling the output voltage of the dc motor ports. the
o/p of the motor port is 12V. but my motor required voltage is only 3V.

i like to know if there is any way to clamp down
the voltage to 5V or lesser.

i try using a enternal resistor of 8 ohms 5 watts to reduced the voltage
across the motor and also write a sample program to on the motor for 1 sec.
but the motor is always stalled. the HB will be in the reset mode causing
the motor port to be on continuously. however after toggling the on/off
switch for about 5 times, there are 2 kinds of situation forming up.

situation 1:
the o/p of the port is very unstable. it on/off for 1 to 2 time then allow
HB to end the sample program i write.

situation 2:
motor port 0: green led on
motor port 1: red led on
motor port 2: red led on
motor port 3: red led on
the HB is in the reset mode again.

please help!!!

Thanks

Michael



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  Re: dc motor output control? Please help!
 
the short answer is that you can't use 3v motors with the handy board. the FAQ states this: (URL) you use the "separate motor power supply" hack, with a 6v battery, you might be able to get 3v motors to work. see (URL) your message you said: (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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