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by toothless
Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AC drill motor question...
Replies: 4
Views: 2431

Re: AC drill motor question...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm sure there is a way to do this properly, but it's just beyond my knowledge. So I'm keeping it simple.<p>I decided to switch to cordless drills, so simply reversing the current makes the motor turn in reverse. I was having problems with shorting when two switces were s...
by toothless
Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AC drill motor question...
Replies: 4
Views: 2431

AC drill motor question...

Hello, I'm hoping someone can give me a little direction.<p>I am trying to build a wall system that can change its shape. I'm using AC-powered drills to turn a threaded rod that ultimately pushes or pulls on a tube--kind of in a linear actuator type action. The tube is connected to the wall membrane...