Hi all,
Here's my intent: build a project that will energize an electric motor in one direction for a certain length of time, then stop. Then later, will energize the motor in the opposite direction for a certain length of time then stop. It needs to run off DC only.
I know I can probably get a DC timer to turn the motor on, and a limit switch can turn it off. What I'm not sure about is how to get the same - or a different - timer to reverse the direction of the motor.
If anyone knows of a timer can not only power a DC motor, but does NOT need to be connected to AC, I would appreciate the recommendation. I *think* the digital timers don't need AC, and that I can connect a DC source to the input, then power a DC motor from the switched output.
I'm probably over-thinking, so I came here for tips, advice, et cetera.
Thanks in advance!
Jack
Here's my intent: build a project that will energize an electric motor in one direction for a certain length of time, then stop. Then later, will energize the motor in the opposite direction for a certain length of time then stop. It needs to run off DC only.
I know I can probably get a DC timer to turn the motor on, and a limit switch can turn it off. What I'm not sure about is how to get the same - or a different - timer to reverse the direction of the motor.
If anyone knows of a timer can not only power a DC motor, but does NOT need to be connected to AC, I would appreciate the recommendation. I *think* the digital timers don't need AC, and that I can connect a DC source to the input, then power a DC motor from the switched output.
I'm probably over-thinking, so I came here for tips, advice, et cetera.
Thanks in advance!
Jack