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NOTE: This is the original thread for this product.
The new one is here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vend...elay-output-winch-controller.html#post4754752
Please post there instead.
This is the brute force method of motor control.
These controllers don't have the voltage limitations that the normal winch controllers have!
Rather than relying on semiconductor components to take care of power switching, these units make use of relay contacts. This means super low "on" resistance which ensures that the maximum amount of power will be delivered to your winch.
These controllers are recommended for servo winch operation but they will work on 3Racing and RC4WD DC powered winches too.
** So just how much voltage can these things handle? **
ADDED March 24, 2014: There are two parts to this question as there are two power supplies involved. There is the power that runs the winch, and there is the power from the receiver. Do not exceed 6 volts of receiver power or the winch controller will not operate.
The contacts in the relays all exceed 20 volts. This is way more voltage than any servo winch or 3Racing etc winch can safely work with.
Keep in mind that as you increase the working voltage, you increase the current flowing through the relay contacts to your winch motor.
There is a size here to suit most needs. If you don't see a controller with the capacity you are after, let me know and I will try and meet your needs.
Plug the controller into a free three position or linear channel on your receiver. Connect a battery that you want to run the winch to the other connector. The white wires get soldered to your winch motor.
The controller only uses a small amount of power from the receiver to power its signal decoding electronics and to operate the relay coils.
When the winch is not winding in or out, the relay contacts provide a short across the motor to "brake" the winch load which helps to keep the line from winding out.
Pricing:
Rather than build all the above items, I've decided to concentrate on the 4 Amp Relay Winch Controller. There is a small change: Power from the winch will now come from a double deans style connector to make it easy to power the winch from your existing battery.
Part Number: 3PWR4 4 Amp Relay Winch Controller $40
Need a JST connector? Order Part No. 3PWR4JST
If you really feel like you need one of the other sizes of controller, you can probably convice me to make you one.
The new one is here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vend...elay-output-winch-controller.html#post4754752
Please post there instead.
This is the brute force method of motor control.
These controllers don't have the voltage limitations that the normal winch controllers have!
Rather than relying on semiconductor components to take care of power switching, these units make use of relay contacts. This means super low "on" resistance which ensures that the maximum amount of power will be delivered to your winch.
These controllers are recommended for servo winch operation but they will work on 3Racing and RC4WD DC powered winches too.
** So just how much voltage can these things handle? **
ADDED March 24, 2014: There are two parts to this question as there are two power supplies involved. There is the power that runs the winch, and there is the power from the receiver. Do not exceed 6 volts of receiver power or the winch controller will not operate.
The contacts in the relays all exceed 20 volts. This is way more voltage than any servo winch or 3Racing etc winch can safely work with.
Keep in mind that as you increase the working voltage, you increase the current flowing through the relay contacts to your winch motor.
There is a size here to suit most needs. If you don't see a controller with the capacity you are after, let me know and I will try and meet your needs.
Plug the controller into a free three position or linear channel on your receiver. Connect a battery that you want to run the winch to the other connector. The white wires get soldered to your winch motor.
The controller only uses a small amount of power from the receiver to power its signal decoding electronics and to operate the relay coils.
When the winch is not winding in or out, the relay contacts provide a short across the motor to "brake" the winch load which helps to keep the line from winding out.
Pricing:
- 2 Amp Relay Winch Controller $30
- 4 Amp Relay Winch Controller $40
- 10 Amp Relay Winch Controller $50
- 16 Amp Relay Winch Controller $60
Rather than build all the above items, I've decided to concentrate on the 4 Amp Relay Winch Controller. There is a small change: Power from the winch will now come from a double deans style connector to make it easy to power the winch from your existing battery.
Part Number: 3PWR4 4 Amp Relay Winch Controller $40
Need a JST connector? Order Part No. 3PWR4JST
If you really feel like you need one of the other sizes of controller, you can probably convice me to make you one.
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