VFD retrofit Hobbymat BFE65

[EddyCurrent]

Sorry, I don't know why I didn't see that in your original post, I think the term VFD in the thread title immediately made me think of AC (which it is)

Fracmo | Brushless DC Motors, Fractional DC Motors, Gearbox Design & Electric DC Geared Motors

These look to be the part but no prices, I'm assuming it's something like 250Watts you need ?
They seem to be used in electric wheelchairs etc. so maybe a company who repairs them may have second hand units ?

also http://www.drivesystemsuk.co.uk/dc-m...earmotors.html

There are loads of DC controllers on ebay or Amazon at very low prices but obviously would need to be compatible with the motor and supply voltage.

[m_c]

DC is different.
For cheap motors, old treadmills seem to be the way to go, combined with a KBIC speed controller.

Unless you really are trying to do the conversion as cheap as possible, I wouldn't use anything other than a KBIC, as they're quite popular, reliable, and not that expensive to buy new. I run a KBIC in my little lathe, as it came with a DC set-up and a dead Cheetah drive, and a KBIC was the cheapest main stream option I could find at the time.

[EddyCurrent]

DC Motor for RDG-30VSM Milling Machine | eBay

DC motor controller control board KBIC suitable for mini lathe | eBay


24 VOLT MOTOR GEARBOX,BRAKE, 9 INCH WHEEL | eBay

[birchy]

I've still got the 600W DC motor and associated electrics from my Warco WM 16 if you're interested?

[manofgresley]

Thanks Birchy.

Yes, i am interested

Ray

[Clive S]

Just a note perhaps better to remove the email because of spammers and do it via PM instead ..Clive

[manofgresley]

Hi again

Thanks for tip on spamming. How do i send a PM ?

Ray

[Clive S]

If you look at the top of the page you will see a link for (My Profile) if you click on that you will find the link to send private message. ..Clive

[birchy]

manofgresley: I'll take some photos later and PM you.