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Electric motors and resistors

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by soggyBottom, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 16, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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    soggyBottom

    soggyBottom [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 100w 1ohm resistor that is being used to slow down an electric motor. It works, but I want more breaking.

    If I wore two of these resistors in parallel, then the total will be 0.5ohms which should give me better braking right?
     
  2. Sep 17, 2023 at 6:52 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Your trying to apply a breaking action to the Motor so it stops faster ?

    Not slow the constant output speed?

    AC or DC motor ?
     
  3. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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    soggyBottom

    soggyBottom [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Not a constant speed, this is a DC motor. It's part of a circuit I built for some power wheels. The brake works but I want a little more braking power.
     

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