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Homemade SCR Motor Speed Control


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BUILDER:
Paul Jones on homemadetools.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade SCR motor speed control constructed from salvaged rack-mount electronics. Vintage unit utilizes a 2N3669 SCR rated for 16A at 200V.
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Aug 13, 2017 11:06 AM
BillRebel
Are the schematics for this available for download?
Mar 20, 2016 9:52 AM
odddog
I would sure like a schematic; I really could use one of these on my drill press at home and at work. I couldn't justify the cost for a store bought controller and with you mentioning the date like you did, I can tell you that this is old school because I have tried looking for a build plan with no luck.
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DIY SCR Motor Speed Control - comment on how to build a SCR Motor Speed Control - 2 comments
BillRebel says:
Aug 13, 2017 11:06 AM
Are the schematics for this available for download?

odddog says:
Mar 20, 2016 9:52 AM
I would sure like a schematic; I really could use one of these on my drill press at home and at work. I couldn't justify the cost for a store bought controller and with you mentioning the date like you did, I can tell you that this is old school because I have tried looking for a build plan with no luck.

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