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instructables

Designing a Speed Controller for DC Motor

by DC Labz

If you are looking to design a DC motor speed controller that functions without using a microcontroller. So in this post,
we'll see how to make such a controller and consider following the steps and pictures to build it easily. Let's get started!
Supplies:

Gather Your Components

IC - NE555 x 1
MOSFET - IRFZ44N x 1
Capacitors - 1000uF 16V x 1, 100nF x 1, 10nF x 1, 47nF x 2
Resistors - 1kΩ x 3, 10kΩ x 1, 50kΩ Potentiometer x 1
2 pin header connector with female connector x 2
8 Pin IC socket x 1
Heatsink (for MOSFET) & screw x 1
Veroboard or copper-clad board x 1
12V Motor

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Step 1: Designing the Schematic

Import all the components on the sheet to design the schematic

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Step 2: Building the Circuit on a Breadboard

Building the circuit by referring to the schematic. It's still a better idea to test any type of circuit on a breadboard before
making the nal prototype.

Step 3: Designing the Layout

Converting the schematic to PCB design in the EDA.


If you want to make a PCB, then follow the steps.
First download the design, both the top & the bottom layer
Take the print on an OHP sheet or photo glossy paper using a laser printer
Take a copper board
Transfer the development on the board by the method you prefer.

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Step 4: Etching the PCB

Etching the PCB with HCL Here I used cupric chloride (CuCl2) as an etchant. Ferric Chloride can also be used.
CAUTION!
Chemicals are HAZARDOUS
Wear proper eye goggles for EYE PROTECTION !!
Always wear a MASK.
Wear hand GLOVES!! Don't touch the chemicals with your bare hands !!

Check for short circuits or broken copper tracks.

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Step 5: Drilling & Soldering

Drilling the holes on the PCB, where components are to be mounted


Mount the Components on PCB
And then the soldering part usually everyone loves to do, right?

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Step 6: Powering Up the Circuit!

Finally, it's time to test it. Before powering the circuit check everything for short circuits, faulty wiring and also check for
correct input polarity (Vcc & ground). Then power the circuit.
If THE MAGIC SMOKE hasn't appeared and the motor is spinning and everything is perfect, then turn the pot shaft to
check for the change in speed as you turn it. Do not overload the circuit!

Step 7: Success

Great! You have built your own Speed Controller for DC Motor. I'm making use of this module in one of my upcoming
projects and soon it'll be on Instructables.

If you have any doubts feel free to drop a comment


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Step 8: Updates

Check out the DIY PCB drill press machine in which the module is used.

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Nice design. How large of a motor have you tried running off of this?

Thanks buddy for sweet comment


I used a 12v DC motor like this

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