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From: nahshon@dan.haifa.ibm.com (Itai Nahshon)
Subject: Re: DC PWM motor control
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In article <CvqM5C.2yE@microsoft.com> klaasl@microsoft.com (Klaas Langhout) writes:

>I'm looking for a decent pulse-width-modulation controller for a DC motor, say about
>12VDC w/upto 10amp continous load.  I've got the schematic/built one for something rated 
>at 2amp's continous but, it's not beefy enough.  Is there an inexpensive device for this
>or, any ideas?  If I can get one w/an input (based on a R/C receiver output for a 
>servo, that would be even better)

>Thanks in advance for any help....

>- klaas.

Get an Electric Speed Control (ESC) designed for RC cars/boats/Aircraft.
You'll better try to post a question in rec.models.rc.
There are many commercial units available, you must specify all the
features that you need of the device in order to find the right ESC for
your use.

Itai Nahshon
