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Hello everybody
Last summer bought the motor controller from Pypilot website but used it only with a clutch-less actuator.
Now I'm going to buy a linear actuator (found a second hand 'Raymarine Type 2' ) that has the clutch.
I read on Motor Controller schematics that pin 11 on arduino controls the clutch but I'm not sure if it is directly connectable or if it needs some additional circuit.
Somebody can help me?
Thank You, bye
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Thanks Sean
I saw it but don’t know precisely which model of MOSFET. Can you advise me about it?
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You should use a logic level mosfet capable of handling the current you need with acceptable losses. There are a wide range of mosfets suitable.
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Hello i have a question i have a New used motor lewmar direct drive whith electromagnetic clutch
At 12 v it IS at 2.2 A i think it s to much have you any expérience for go down it IS right to change thé number in motor.ino whith test for search the good power thinks sorry for my explain in english
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2.2a is ok for clutch output consider 10 milliohm resistance, losses in mosfet:
2.2*2.2*.02 only 50 milliwatts. As long as it's below 500 milliwatts the to220 package should be "ok"
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Thanks Sean Would it be possible to give 12v 2 Amps when switching on and then reduce for maintenance I think the hydraulic pilot uses this system on the solenoid
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it is already supported now in the github repository to set a pwm value for the clutch output to reduce current