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Posted: 14:03 - 25 Aug 2017 Post subject: Electronics/batteries/voltage question for the experts. |
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I've googled, can't find anything that doesn't blather endlessly about everything but the bit I want to know, so...
x4 AA batteries = 6 volts.
Rheostat, 1.8v to 15v capability.
x2 6v motors.
If I wire both motors to the rheostat will the motors get 6v each or only 3v each?
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Posted: 16:07 - 25 Aug 2017 Post subject: Re: Electronics/batteries/voltage question for the experts. |
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Hetzer wrote: | I've googled, can't find anything that doesn't blather endlessly about everything but the bit I want to know, so...
x4 AA batteries = 6 volts.
Rheostat, 1.8v to 15v capability.
x2 6v motors.
If I wire both motors to the rheostat will the motors get 6v each or only 3v each?
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Depends on whether you wire them in series or parallel. In parallel, both motors will get the same power (assuming both motors are exactly the same*), in series the first will drain what it needs and the second will get what's left.
* No two motors are exactly the same, there will be differences but I believe the relevant factor will be resistance ____________________ trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
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Posted: 13:40 - 26 Aug 2017 Post subject: |
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If I used a higher-voltage battery, would the rheostat act to govern the amount of voltage reaching the motors? I assumed that's how it worked anyway but it would be very handy if I could use a higher-voltage battery, namely a 7.4v Lipo.
One-cell 6v batteries are either way too small or way too big (the build is for two very small fans in a helmet to de-fog the lenses).
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Lol. Just found a bunch of re-chargeable 3.7 AA batteries in a drawer. Perfect. ____________________ "There's the horizon! Ride hard, ride fast and cut down all who stand in your way!" |
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