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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => DC Motors (Brushed) and Speed Controllers => Topic started by: dusty on January 12, 2012, 07:43:27 pm

Title: 12 volts to 6 volt moters
Post by: dusty on January 12, 2012, 07:43:27 pm
What 6 volt motors would you suggest if i change from 12 volt 600 direct drive motors.
Title: Re: 12 volts to 6 volt moters
Post by: andrewh on January 12, 2012, 10:28:02 pm
Dusty

We would like to help, but need to know what the question means :}

Motors don't really have voltages at all, even if it is written on the box.  Not sure if I remember a 12V S600 either
So - you are using a 600 on 12V, and want to go to 6V.

Wonder why - do you want longer duration?  If so just do it.  The motor will run slower, take much less currrent.  Job done
Try it in the Domestic flotation tank :}

We could be much more helpful if we knew some or more of:
Type of boat/size/weight
Prop size
battery (I'm guessing a 12V sealed lead acid brick)
type of motor - colour, picture where did it come from?
ESC type
and the all important  - what do you want the boat to do?

andrew
Title: Re: 12 volts to 6 volt moters
Post by: dusty on January 13, 2012, 10:55:44 am
Hi andrew
Not sure what i meant ether got it a bit wrong.
Ill get all the info you surgest and post again on Monday when i know what I'm talking about.
Thanks
dusty
Title: Re: 12 volts to 6 volt moters
Post by: malcolmfrary on January 13, 2012, 12:12:02 pm
Get the same motor with 6 volts on the label instead of 12 volts.  Same performance at the cost of twice the current draw.  Or, like andrewh says, just run it on 6 volts and accept the reduced performance.