Treadmill motor is 180V DC, how can I reduce voltage from 240v?

[m_c]

180VDC motors are typically designed to be run from a pretty basic SCR/Thyristor based controller being fed 230VAC.
In the US you'll also find quite a few 90VDC motors, designed to run from 110VAC.


One thing to be aware off with basic SCR controllers, is the pot wiring is at half the input supply, so don't go sticking your fingers on the wiring with them powered up.

[craigrobbo]

180VDC motors are typically designed to be run from a pretty basic SCR/Thyristor based controller being fed 230VAC.
In the US you'll also find quite a few 90VDC motors, designed to run from 110VAC.


One thing to be aware off with basic SCR controllers, is the pot wiring is at half the input supply, so don't go sticking your fingers on the wiring with them powered up.

That sounds pretty dangerous haha!