Heavy duty PWM DC motor controller help

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eggplantparrot

Joined Mar 25, 2015
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hello, I have salvaged a big 2 HP treadmill motor and have built a disc sander with it, but the treadmill controller stopped working during testing, and now I need a motor controller preferably PWM.
if anyone can help me create a list of components to driver such a big motor it would be greatly appreciated.
the motor is rated for about 105V DC at 18A I have salvaged a bridge rectifier from the treadmill driver and it works in converting AC to DC. I need a simple circuit, variable speed to start the motor at low speed, and can handle at least 15 A since the motor would be started at low speed and slowly turned up, and would never be run at full throttle. I can solder with no problems, but I have no knowledge of specific electronics like PWM chips. a list of parts and a simple diagram would be very helpful.
 

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eggplantparrot

Joined Mar 25, 2015
43
thx for reply. I see that the 555 timer input voltage is 6VDC and the output is also 6VDC, but the voltage I measured from my rectifier is ~100VDC (I don't remember exact number) that means I would have to step it down for the timer right? also the ground on the MOSFET in the diagram is a common ground with the rest of the electronics, but as before, my MOSFET would be receiving ~100VDC and then sending it to motor, I wouldn't be able to ground it with the timer then?
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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The low voltage common and high voltage DC common can be connected.
The low voltage could be sourced from a Wall Wart supply etc.
Max.
 

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eggplantparrot

Joined Mar 25, 2015
43
dam I was hoping to reuse the ones I have, they had heat sinks too, any reason I shouldn't use them? I mean they were from the treadmill controller anyways, rated for way more than I need at 200V and 33A? I mean I will get the ones u suggested but I would prefer to use whatever I already have since it was all free lol
 

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eggplantparrot

Joined Mar 25, 2015
43
oh, you mean like the IRL540 VGS is 5V but on the IRFP250 its 20VGS? im guessing the output on a 555 is the same as the input so if I were to use a 5v wall wart to power the 555 then the output of the 555 would be 5v, and that would be good for the IRL540 and not high enough for IRFP?
 

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eggplantparrot

Joined Mar 25, 2015
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Wait, so it's ok if I use lower voltage supply for the 555? I have a bunch of 12v charger warts that I can use, what would happen if I use those? Since the IRFP calls for 20V what would happen? To be honest I think I would probably use the one you suggested for simplicity
 

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eggplantparrot

Joined Mar 25, 2015
43
2005-10a-004.gif 2005-10a-004 ver2.gif so if I were to use this circuit and the IRL540 how would I connect everything up? I modified the first pic to what I think I'd hook up, but I feel like im missing some connections, particularly with grounding them.
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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Use whatever suitable separate supply that will work for the motor and a separate one for the 18v and just connect the commons.
The cheap ones you buy on ebay use a single high voltage DC motor supply and a simple zener to supply the 555 circuit.
Max.
 

BillB3857

Joined Feb 28, 2009
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PLEASE - show an isolation transformer before your bridge. Otherwise, you violate the terms of service as well as create a hazardous condition.
 
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