what speed controller

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22 August 2013 at 10:57 #43188
KEVIN DUGUID
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building boat just now has 534-23 low drain motor fitted 6v lead acid battery but what speed controller to use . as last time i made a boat it was a bobs board or Hi-Tec sp6/10A that was used
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22 August 2013 at 10:57 #5251
KEVIN DUGUID
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22 August 2013 at 11:59 #43189
Dave Milbourn
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A 10A speed controller will be fine. I would recommend buying a British-made type as many of the imported ones you can find on E-Bay – although temptingly cheap – are of dubious quality and have no service or warranty guarantees. ACTion, Electronize, MTroniks and Microgyros are all OK.

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31 August 2013 at 21:48 #43446
KEVIN DUGUID
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other question i have a hi-tec sp6/10A thats only half working.motor only turning one way with full control.
31 August 2013 at 23:07 #43449
Dave Milbourn
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It's dead – unless you only want to go ahead (or astern). Also maximum of 7.2v.
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