Re: USB motor controller for AC motors

"eljainc" <eljainc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello,

Does anyone know if there is a controller available which allows a
computer to control the speed of an AC motor (110V single phase)
motor, like the motor in a centrifuge via a USB port, or even a n
RS-232 serial port.

Thanks.

Mike McWhinney
elja, Inc.



What kind of motor is it?
Whether the motor can be controlled and the controller technology depends on the
type of motor you have. There are a number of types of AC motors, such as
universal motors, induction motors, split phase, etc. They all need a different
technology to control the speed.

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Dave M
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address)

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practice, there is." - Yogi Berra


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