Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Pulse/Stepping Motors

["Dan H." <machine@epix.net>]

Sorry!
I don't know much about them.

The pulsing I was referring to was simply pulsing a trigger switch on and
off as required to provide the movement and speed you want in a sub.  This
method of control doesn't work well in a land based machine but is ok in a
sub or boat.

Dan Hryhorcoff

Ed Greany wrote:

> Dan,
>
> What do you know about pulse motors? Is that the same thing as a
> stepping motor?
> I bought one and don't know how to use or hook it up.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ed
>
> Dan H. wrote:
> >
> > [snip]
> >
> > If you want to go slow, either pulse the motor or apply a lower
> > voltage to it.  No need for a transmission in the drive train to
> > absorb extra energy from the system.  Don't forget, a vehicle drive
> > system is, for the most part, positive drive.  No slip.  In a sub you
> > can wind up the prop to full speed and when your sub gets up to the
> > speed you want, just back off the switch.   A very forgiving drive
> > system!
> >
> > All you need is the battery, the motor and some method of speed
> > control.
> >
> > Keep at it,
> > Dan Hryhorcoff
> >