I have a 90/180VDC permanent magnet motor that I want to run my lathe. This is the motor It draws 10A @ 90VDC and 5A @ 180VDC
Their are brand name controllers for $200+ and theirs chinese ones for $30. I don't have a ton of money but I also need a controller that will not burn out in a week. The largest jobs I do on my lathe is 2" round brass and the 1/4HP 120VAC motor handled it without thinking so I don't think I will be using anywhere near the 1HP power the DC motor is capable of.
Here is the same speed controller lots use as a replacement on the Saig x3's
Their are lots of cheaper ones that require you to provide the ~72VDC to the controller like this
Are their any <$100 options out there that will last me a long time? Also if their is one with a resistive breaking output that would be a double bonus.
Thanks!!
P.S - Needs to ship to Canada...