Soft Start Winch Controller

[heyok]

The Soft Start function is meant to reduce the chance of damaging the gear train and winch line when the winch motor begins pulling. Instead of sudden full power being applied to the winch, the power is increased from zero to full power over about 1/4 of a second.

Soft Start is an option that can be applied to any of the three position winches I make at time of ordering. I might add it to the two position controllers at a later time. This adds $7 to the cost of the winch.
Here is a video showing how it reduces the amount of start up torque:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMmp8ooQHWI




This is a picture of the 3PWR4JST winch controller with the Soft Start option.
Adding Soft Start changes the part number to 3PWR4SJST

[mcdader]

Using one of these on my rig with warn winch and 3s. Works great. Would highly recommend to anyone.

[papabash]

Just installed one of these and there is a very noticeable difference. I will definitely have this feature included on all future controllers. Nice job Al!

[Jeff@TireBalls]

I just installed mine and it works great! It makes spooling the winch in much easier as the hook gets close to the winch.

[Bluzboy66]

I'd like to purchase one of these Soft Start controllers.....how do I purchase one?

Thanks!,
Mike F.

[Norton]

First post, at the bottom. RPP might have them too.

[savagedustbunny]

Hi there,

Is it possible to get Soft Start on your 3-pos MOSFET switch? Or perhaps it's not even necessary?

Cheers

[heyok]

Originally Posted by savagedustbunny

Hi there,

Is it possible to get Soft Start on your 3-pos MOSFET switch? Or perhaps it's not even necessary?

Cheers

Yes. I just built one a couple of minutes ago for a customer.

[savagedustbunny]

Great I'll PM you when ready to order and confirm the price, have to hack my Turnigy GTX3 first and see if it works. I'd prefer a 3-pos switch to the 2-pos.

[wsmb]

Are these compatible with your wireless winch controller?

[heyok]

Originally Posted by wsmb

Are these compatible with your wireless winch controller?

No. Right now I don't have a way to include the soft start feature on a wireless winch controller.

[jthellfire911]

Can someone send in their controller and have you install the soft start feature? I've got the hv 4amp relay controller.

[heyok]

Originally Posted by jthellfire911

Can someone send in their controller and have you install the soft start feature? I've got the hv 4amp relay controller.

I can probably do that.
Send me a PM and we will discuss it.