Everhopefull Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Has any one made a pigeon magnet speed controller? Mine has just gone kaput, and would be very interested in any info on how to make one without a great expense of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Use the search facility, there is a good thread there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everhopefull Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks Henry D, forgot to check on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Has any one made a pigeon magnet speed controller? Mine has just gone kaput, and would be very interested in any info on how to make one without a great expense of money. i made one from ford mondeo dimmer switch had it about three years now and still working perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everhopefull Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 What switch is that? the dash panel light dimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjw Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 What switch is that? the dash panel light dimmer? yes thats the one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thats what I did too. Used a dimmer switch that I purchased from the scrap yard, connected it to the main feed wire and It works like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I tryed that to but found it got very hot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_zero Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Has any one made a pigeon magnet speed controller? Mine has just gone kaput, and would be very interested in any info on how to make one without a great expense of money. I made a universal one that also controls my lamp. I got a speed controller from Maplins (£15 IIRC) and a project box. Looks the part and will not draw much current from the battery so you don't lose magnet time or lamp time. Could up load some photos? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Has any one made a pigeon magnet speed controller? Mine has just gone kaput, and would be very interested in any info on how to make one without a great expense of money. I made a universal one that also controls my lamp. I got a speed controller from Maplins (£15 IIRC) and a project box. Looks the part and will not draw much current from the battery so you don't lose magnet time or lamp time. Could up load some photos? John What was the kit John? Just finished the magnet but rund a little to fast. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 ...........As I said if you do a search you will find all you need there, pin has done a lot of research on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_zero Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Has any one made a pigeon magnet speed controller? Mine has just gone kaput, and would be very interested in any info on how to make one without a great expense of money. I made a universal one that also controls my lamp. I got a speed controller from Maplins (£15 IIRC) and a project box. Looks the part and will not draw much current from the battery so you don't lose magnet time or lamp time. Could up load some photos? John What was the kit John? Just finished the magnet but rund a little to fast. Phil Sorry for the late reply, The issue you have is current draw, as such if you simply use a resistor then you will use more battery power or just burn out the resistor. This is the kit I used: Visit My Website You may need to change the voltage reg to handle a higher current draw (guy in Maplins will supply you with the right reg if you ask ). Just pop it in a project box and hey presto you have a high quality speed regulator and a lamp dimmer in one! Cost is about £20 for a proper job with lighter sockets but you could skimp if need be. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 i spoke to magtame on ebay and he will sell them for £20 plus a few pound postage so its not worth messing around. thanks the same guys. Kind regards Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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