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Elliot Cannon
post Jun 15 2011, 01:19 PM
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I have a small 12v electric accessory motor on the car that I want to limit the rpm's on. I don't need to control the rpm, just reduce it somewhat. What's the easiest option to do this.
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post Jun 15 2011, 01:41 PM
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If you put a resistor inline on the power to a dc motor, it will slow it down.
I did it with computer fans, I had the link to a calculator, but it was for computer fans. There are calculators to tell you what resistance you need to take whatever voltage to whatever voltage that you can find. Make sure to get resistors that are rated at a high enough wattage.
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post Jun 15 2011, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Jun 15 2011, 12:41 PM) *
Make sure to get resistors that are rated at a high enough wattage.

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