After losing my first MC2100 and spending over $200 to replace it, i keep every on board component in stock, this is my second board, using it for 3 years now, blown so many mosfets, resistors, a few caps, the rectifier a few times, just about replaced every component at least once, and haven't even come close to $50 spent fixing it.
Thanks for taking time to reply. In the future, im going to make a go of a treadmill motor setup for my older wood lathe. I appreciate the detailed explanations and I've learned alot and look forward to more videos. Thanks again! @@dazecars
it works on all MC2100s versions and the MC1650LS but not any of the boards that can be hacked with a potentiometer, or on bunch of boards that I don't have a hack for.
More cooling will get you closer to max but probably not all the way BUT if you are going treadmill motor you are likely varying the speed which means you will never get max HP as HP is a function of RPM. Torque is the important number have you calculated the torque to figure out if the motor is actually up to the task?
I have a different one for my lead screw stepper motor. I have to turn the knob a ridiculous amount to change the speed. Never saw that in the directions, but now I will be looking for it. the control is too fine but capable of a serious number of programable features. WWDZ ZK-SMC01 42 57 Stepper Motor Controller Positive and Speed Angle PLC Programmable Serial Board H0O3 Rever Pulse
Thank you this info was extremely helpful setting up my PWM generator. Question: Do you know where to purchase the connector or part number that plugs into the MC2100 board? I want to make my own custom harness for it.
Glad it was helpful. In regards to the connector, I looked once and was not able to find one. Probably not using the correct name when looking. After I failed to find them new I started salvaging them from treadmills. One treadmill will often have two or 3
Hello I have the 2100 rev B board and bought the PWM pulse sender and wired it as your video shows but when i turn the knob just slightly the motor gets a big surge of power for about a second the brushes spark violently and spends up quickly but thats it know more power it just slows back down. Also the led on the 2100 does not blink like you mentioned it just stays on. Do you think the board is bad or is there some way I might have wired it wrong? Thanks for the videos they really answer a lot of questions
The board needs to be repaired. The MOSFET and SCR chips likely need to be replaced. Here is a video I did talking about that exact problem th-cam.com/video/Xrs_5MaGjEc/w-d-xo.html
I have been reviewing your videos over and over again. Thanks for the info. I'm trying to use a motor and control board out of a Precor treadmill. The control board is labeled ALT-6305 and does not seem to follow the same color code as the MC-2100. Where could I get help wiring it up?
Your question does not make a lot of sense. I cannot see the components you are working with or the pictures in your head 😁 I am guessing that you have a different motor control board and that is where the telephone type connectors are? If so I do not have a hack for any board setup that way. I only have a hack for using this particular signal generator on a couple boards. Your best option would be to get an AC variable voltage controller, a bridge rectifier and motor choke.
@dazecars i am working on a project, wireless power transfer, and in order to increase the voltage output, i need to change the operating frequency of the primary coil, but my problem is how to make the primary coil to generate magnetic flux using PWM
That is beyond the scope of my expertise. I am using the signal generator to control a treadmill power supply and am familiar with whats needed to do basic programming and function control on the signal generator. What you are talking about doing is way more involved and not something I have any experience with.
Why does this board on treadmills usually NOT have a Choke on the DC side. Seems if it's that important As I agree from your demonstration's, they would add one. I have only found one choke in 6 treadmills and it was the cheapest one.
There are two main kinds of treadmill power supplies, SCR or PWM. The PWM produces cleaner power so the choke is not needed. The SCR type boards (Mc2, MC60, MC80, MC1000, and MC200) do require the choke.
I know you are kidding but I am going to answer this question as if you weren't because a lot of people have asked if an SCR could be used on a treadmill to replace their failed board on a budget and others with that same question may end up reading these comments. The answer is yes and SCR with rectifier can be used for a treadmill but I always caution against doing that because the SCR has no treadmill safety features.
Thankyou for this video. I’ve seen a lot of Amazon reviews talking about issues programming these.
Glad it was helpful!
Just ordered one of these, thank you for the information and knowledge,!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
After losing my first MC2100 and spending over $200 to replace it, i keep every on board component in stock, this is my second board, using it for 3 years now, blown so many mosfets, resistors, a few caps, the rectifier a few times, just about replaced every component at least once, and haven't even come close to $50 spent fixing it.
it is fore sure a fragile board
Been enjoying your videos on treadmill motor setup. The information is really heplful. Was wondering how is the motor dyno project is progressing?
Glad you like the videos. As to the dyno, too many projects not enough time. I have the parts sitting there but have not had time to get it built.
Thanks for taking time to reply. In the future, im going to make a go of a treadmill motor setup for my older wood lathe. I appreciate the detailed explanations and I've learned alot and look forward to more videos. Thanks again! @@dazecars
don't hesitate to reach out if any questions come up
Thank you, professor. I have a question: Does the pulse generator work on all panels?
it works on all MC2100s versions and the MC1650LS but not any of the boards that can be hacked with a potentiometer, or on bunch of boards that I don't have a hack for.
I have a treadmill motor that is 2.25 continuous/8hp peak. Do you think I would be able to get closer to that peak with better cooling for the motor?
More cooling will get you closer to max but probably not all the way BUT if you are going treadmill motor you are likely varying the speed which means you will never get max HP as HP is a function of RPM. Torque is the important number have you calculated the torque to figure out if the motor is actually up to the task?
I have a different one for my lead screw stepper motor. I have to turn the knob a ridiculous amount to change the speed. Never saw that in the directions, but now I will be looking for it. the control is too fine but capable of a serious number of programable features. WWDZ ZK-SMC01 42 57 Stepper Motor Controller Positive and Speed Angle PLC Programmable Serial Board H0O3 Rever Pulse
Hope it uses a similar technique and you can make it less fine
@@dazecars Me too.
let me know
Thank you this info was extremely helpful setting up my PWM generator.
Question: Do you know where to purchase the connector or part number that plugs into the MC2100 board? I want to make my own custom harness for it.
Glad it was helpful. In regards to the connector, I looked once and was not able to find one. Probably not using the correct name when looking. After I failed to find them new I started salvaging them from treadmills. One treadmill will often have two or 3
@@dazecars Thank you Sir!
my pleasure
Hello I have the 2100 rev B board and bought the PWM pulse sender and wired it as your video shows but when i turn the knob just slightly the motor gets a big surge of power for about a second the brushes spark violently and spends up quickly but thats it know more power it just slows back down. Also the led on the 2100 does not blink like you mentioned it just stays on. Do you think the board is bad or is there some way I might have wired it wrong? Thanks for the videos they really answer a lot of questions
The board needs to be repaired. The MOSFET and SCR chips likely need to be replaced. Here is a video I did talking about that exact problem th-cam.com/video/Xrs_5MaGjEc/w-d-xo.html
I have been reviewing your videos over and over again. Thanks for the info. I'm trying to use a motor and control board out of a Precor treadmill. The control board is labeled ALT-6305 and does not seem to follow the same color code as the MC-2100. Where could I get help wiring it up?
Sorry but I do not have a hack for that board. I would recommend going the SCR route.
What do you do if your old display uses the telephone connector type plugs?
Your question does not make a lot of sense. I cannot see the components you are working with or the pictures in your head 😁 I am guessing that you have a different motor control board and that is where the telephone type connectors are? If so I do not have a hack for any board setup that way. I only have a hack for using this particular signal generator on a couple boards. Your best option would be to get an AC variable voltage controller, a bridge rectifier and motor choke.
Hello friend, I have a problem with the setup of this system, where can I send you a photo of my setup and get your advice?
contact me through my website
I sent you photos and descriptions. Thank you
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How to make it work?, or do i need additional circuit to make it work?
what are you trying to make work?
@dazecars coil
what coil? your questions are vague and I cant help you if you don't provide info on what you are trying to do.
@dazecars i am working on a project, wireless power transfer, and in order to increase the voltage output, i need to change the operating frequency of the primary coil, but my problem is how to make the primary coil to generate magnetic flux using PWM
That is beyond the scope of my expertise. I am using the signal generator to control a treadmill power supply and am familiar with whats needed to do basic programming and function control on the signal generator. What you are talking about doing is way more involved and not something I have any experience with.
Why does this board on treadmills usually NOT have a Choke on the DC side. Seems if it's that important As I agree from your demonstration's, they would add one. I have only found one choke in 6 treadmills and it was the cheapest one.
There are two main kinds of treadmill power supplies, SCR or PWM. The PWM produces cleaner power so the choke is not needed. The SCR type boards (Mc2, MC60, MC80, MC1000, and MC200) do require the choke.
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thanks
So use a scr on the treadmill 😂
I know you are kidding but I am going to answer this question as if you weren't because a lot of people have asked if an SCR could be used on a treadmill to replace their failed board on a budget and others with that same question may end up reading these comments. The answer is yes and SCR with rectifier can be used for a treadmill but I always caution against doing that because the SCR has no treadmill safety features.