If you only use a 1/2 wave rectifier you will get ~ 1/2 the voltage and it will be unfiltered DC. It may hum a little depending on the motor.Ronv - Would this create DC? And wouldn't it be hard to control, as above half would be above the motor's rating? In my current version I am running it on a 15 to 1 pulley and only go to less than 50% on the controller.
by Jake Hertz
by Duane Benson
by Don Wilcher
by Duane Benson