Good Evening,
We are doing a project that resembles an elevator system. We have a task to choose the right DC motor that can lift a max load of 300lb (Up/down movements using pulleys and robes, as well as a counterweight), as well as controlling the distance in which the load will stop. We've suggested to use a 12V stepper motor (or encoder DC motor) in that case. We also plan to use an Arduino to control the switch that turn the motor on/off.
Problem here is none of us have any experience regarding motors, so we are not sure if we are in the right track. We want to know the torque that is most appropriate for that job, as well any resources that can guid as into the right direction (direct the movement of the motor, reverse its direction etc). I would appreciate any help/suggestions. I have sketched a very simple block diagram explaining the initial plan.
We are doing a project that resembles an elevator system. We have a task to choose the right DC motor that can lift a max load of 300lb (Up/down movements using pulleys and robes, as well as a counterweight), as well as controlling the distance in which the load will stop. We've suggested to use a 12V stepper motor (or encoder DC motor) in that case. We also plan to use an Arduino to control the switch that turn the motor on/off.
Problem here is none of us have any experience regarding motors, so we are not sure if we are in the right track. We want to know the torque that is most appropriate for that job, as well any resources that can guid as into the right direction (direct the movement of the motor, reverse its direction etc). I would appreciate any help/suggestions. I have sketched a very simple block diagram explaining the initial plan.
Attachments
-
123.6 KB Views: 5