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Originally Posted by golf nut
I stay away from unreliable sources when I buy components for any OM unit, sure I can buy from E Bay, wrecking yards,and garage sales, but it isn't going to happen, I deal direct with OEMs for motors and magnets, the balance we produce in house, in the video provided. I am using the exact $39 timer I suggested a few pages ago, same principle that according to Mr Phelps would not work, I use an $8 sensor from Digikey to sense a magnet at each of four locations (home position)to trip the timer,reducing the number of magnets to just two would do exactly what MitchM required, the timer is set for around 7 seconds, it can be expanded to 8 hours if required.
http://s1008.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSC_0263.mp4
Paul |
Looks like you made it work. I built automation equipment for many years, Never minded puting products on that have been tested to run for millions of cycles in horrible conditions, even if they where made for something different. Why re-invent the wheel when someone has made something to work.
You have however found a way that will not have any issues with salt water buildup and should run great. Good thinking with the mag. sensors.
I've been looking at doing something similar to my return, but i have a PLC on my tank, so should be much easier.