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DC Relays for Wiper motors

Started by leving, June 16, 2009, 07:13:42 PM

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leving

I'm working on an MIB and will be using the FC-4 to control a spinning multicolor light along with the fog machine.  It would be easier to use the same to control the Wiper motor (monster-guts) with the same board. What is the part number for the appropriate DC relay that should be used with the FC-4.   Of course if you know of an easier/less expensive way to run the motor off the Prop1.....
Everyone will be happy.
Even if they must be held down kicking and screaming until they are.

JonnyMac

Unfortunately, solid-state DC relays that will work in the RC-4 are expensive.  I would suggest that you control the motor from a standard 12v relay that you can pick up anywhere -- just keep the coil to 3w or less.  You'll need on local output for on-off control, or two for on-off plus direction (which you can't do with solid state relays).  Yes, standard relays make a "click" sound but I suspect that will be masked with by the rest of the MIB mechanism in action.
Jon McPhalen
EFX-TEK Hollywood Office