I am trying to use a salvaged 9.6vdc electric drill motor to power an accessory. I tested it by attaching the motor leads to the DC from a power pack but it wouldn't turn. When it is connected, it reads minor voltage. Unconnected, I get maximum from the power pack. Any suggestions other than giving up?
Sounds like it is shorted, as the voltage drops when you connect it. Does the power pack have an 'overload' indicator or a 'reset' button that pops?
Jim
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
Did the motor still run when you removed it from the drill? From your description of what is happening, my guess is that the motor is bad and should be discarded.
I do have a short across the motor leads. Thanks. Now I have to find another alternative.
What kind of motor speed and torque do you need? And what's your upper limit for $$$?
Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions
Modeling C&O transition era and steel industries There's Nothing Like Big Steam!
I am experimenting and wanting to turn a 5/16 threaded rod to move a transfer table 12 inches in a reasonable amount of time. Instead of trying to find a motor and gears, I was going to try to attach the drill chuck to the rod and both reversing and speed control.
Have any spare windshield wiper motors?
That's what we use at our club for the transfer table.
You can get them online on steal-bay for ~$15 after shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-93-Cadillac-windshield-wiper-motor-used_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem280311614461QQitemZ280311614461QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
How do you set it up? Have any plans?