Atlas lathe DC motor conversion, treadmill

[mrbreezeet1]

does he have a mc-60 though?

 

[mrbreezeet1]

here is the board here.
looks different than the mc 60 board, but the connections seem to be the same.
Might try wiring it up with out the external 5 v power supply.
I thought the OP had it running once already using a external 5 v power supply, but I am not sure.
The little board I got with this treadmill I got, I wired up just like the mc-60, and it worked fine.
Although the OP said something popped, l hope the board was not damaged.

 

[WesPete66]

True, this is not an MC60 board, but it seems to have common connections.
Today I tried it with the three leads connected to the pot, without the external power source. And I got no action from the motor.
So.. I then replaced the original wiring & console panel, as it arrived. And again nothing from the motor. So it would seem that I somehow toasted the control board. I don't know what I did to hurt it. So l guess I'll be looking to buy a control board now. Unless someone has any suggestions to try?
Is the amp rating on the motor the main spec used in choosing a control board?
Thanks!

 

[mrbreezeet1]

l am probably not the best to advise, but an mc-60 should do it.
Or, from what I have read, a KBIC-120, with a 1 HP resistor.
I have a KBIC-120 but have not used it yet.
There was a guy selling mc-60's for $35.00 shipped, but he raised them to 45 shipped.
Don't know if he has a best offer or not.
I am going to be using the KBIC-120 on my 1/2 HP motor I got, I think it is more of a true 1/2 HP,
I know it is bigger than most treadmill motors.
I think I am going to start with a 1/2 HP plug in resistor for the KBIC-120 board.
Or You could try to find another free treadmill?
I was lucky, I found this motor, said to be "open box" for about $30.00 shipped on Amazon.
But I did not try to run it yet, As I just got it today.
I need to do that soon! in-case there is a problem with it.
I guess UPS is working Sundays now.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Come up with anything?

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Wespete is this project coming along, or did you give up on it for now.

 

[great white]

So how fast do these DC motors stop when shut off? I hear you can short the leads to act as a brake. Has anyone done that?
R

That's why I went with the cycletrol 150. According to its documentarion, it incorporates a braking circuit...

 

[WesPete66]

MrBreeze, no I haven't given up on it. Just haven't got back to it yet! ha Winter stopped all my outdoor interests. And now that it's nicer out I have LOTS of chores needing done. But yes my lathe is in the front of the list anyway.
What are your thoughts on buying a used control board when they have a no return policy? I almost bought a used board, but backed away from it.
Wes

 

[mrbreezeet1]

MrBreeze, no I haven't given up on it. Just haven't got back to it yet! ha Winter stopped all my outdoor interests. And now that it's nicer out I have LOTS of chores needing done. But yes my lathe is in the front of the list anyway.
What are your thoughts on buying a used control board when they have a no return policy? I almost bought a used board, but backed away from it.
Wes

depends how much they want for it, Was it a treadmill board or one of the KBIC boards.
I guess if it was around $40.00 or less, I would get it. I brought a used KBIC 120 and a used MC-60 but haven't used either yet.
So If they are bad, It's been pretty well too long any ways.
There was a guy selling MC-60's for $35.00 shipped, but he upped them to $45.00 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Treadmill-motor-controller-MC-60-/121592569986?

 

[WesPete66]

I kinda forget the details now, but they were used boards removed from treadmills. I thought it kinda strange he had so many of them, but hey...