powering a lathe
 

hello,

i was wondering what kind of numbers i am looking for to power my lathe. I know i can modd a PC PS or even use a 3cell or 4 cell pack. what other options do i have and what kind of numbers, volts and amps, am i looking for?

thx in advance... "thumbsup"
Sisterfunk

Re: powering a lathe
 

The voltage you need depends on the turns of the motor that is powering the lathe.

Re: powering a lathe
 

A charged 4 cell NiCD or NiMH is usually fine. A power supply is better.

Each lathe has different suggested motor winds to drive the lathe.

Re: powering a lathe
 

ok.. i have a Xipp. i know it now has a 27t driving the lathe. I see on the integy site says optional 55t, not sure where the 55t is. so that's where i am @ now. my old 4 cell has died and I would really like to get this lathe going again.

any help would be great.

Re: powering a lathe
 

I use a 3 cell Nickel battery for a 27t on my lathe. Seems to have a good speed, not too fast, not too slow.

Re: powering a lathe
 

3-4 volts is more than enough with a 27t motor....

Later EddieO

Re: powering a lathe
 

ok.. what about the amount of amp? i have a onyx 235. it has a 5V USB slot, but it wont power the motor. I looked @ the manual, the USB outputs 5V, 500mA. guess i need more mA.
time to start searching for a PS for the lathe.

Re: powering a lathe
 

You want something with at around 5amp output in my experience.

Re: powering a lathe
 

+1, you may not need it, but extra amps never hurts.

Some chargers have a "motor break-in" feature that should work out. I believe the Venom ProCharger is one.

In general, USB ports should be considered comm. ports, not really power ports. The 500ma is 1/2amp, not much at all to really power anything.;-)

Re: powering a lathe
 

Ask around your local track or look on some other RC sites in the for sale sections. Many of the older NIcad or Nimh chargers had motor run in features, that can easily power a lathe. The old LRP Pulsar 1 or 2 are good and can often be found for $10 or so........pretty much every old charger is nearly worthless, because they cannot be used for LiPo....you will probably find at your local track, people will give them away for next to nothing.

Later EddieO

Re: powering a lathe
 

kool... good to know. forgot about the LRP chargers. might need to look around for one of those. "thumbsup"