Electonic Engineers - Small (low) remote controlled electonic motor

[gt40]

Umf just had look at the schematics,
the relays are spdt type (single pole double throw).
if you want to have forward/reverse function you will need to use a split power supply (+6v, gnd,-6V for example) or replace the relays with dpdt (double pole double throw)type.
-pulse mode only energizes the relay when you are pressing the remote button
-toggle mode allows one press for on/one press for off for each channel.
if you use a regular motor then you won't need th motor controller.
actually if you know anyone handy with electronics, you have a full schematic for the receiver to build it yourself! (you don't need to wait for the kit)

[Umfriend]

I know loads of ppl handy with electronics, they are here on MURC

Seriously, I had seen that the motor I am looking at has 4 wires, I imagined one pair for CW and one for CCW turning.....no.....

I was hoping to power the motor itself by batteries (you know, 2x AAA or somesuch). I *think* that should be possible, as wires one and three are always + and - respectively and wires 2 and 4 switch for CW or CCW turning. Not entirely sure yet how to wire it, but I think I'll be able to work it out, and it seems fun to me anyway.

I could buy the parts, but not the print, and know not one who could make it. I guess it could also be done on a basic print with horizontal strips divided by insulating strips, but it wouldn't be as small as it could be and rather risky. Possibly requiring some wires as well.

Thx for the pulse/toggle info, it'd be pulse for my use then.

All this makes me wonder if the kids would like an electronics educational set for a resent, you know, the one for kids where they can create a number of things and learn something while doing it? Would be good for the dad as well.....

[gt40]

mmm, usually steppers have 4 or more wires. Are you sure the motor is not a stepper?
and you don't need a circuit board - you could just hard-wire everything on a perf-board.
or just wait untill the kits are available.

anyway, have a great time learing, that's usaully most of the fun anyway!
and there'll be plenty of ppl here to help.

[Liquid Snake]

Thanks. I've been wondering because I'm doing a project for my digital electronics class involving motor control. I used a standard DC motor since I had no idea what stepper motors were. Now that I know what it is, a stepper motor probably would've worked better. Oh well.