want to build a dc powered pickup winder

[Greg Martin]

Would a dc power supply from a computer work for a dc 24 volt vari speed motor? Ive seen better larger dc power supplys but they seem over kill and 75.00 is out of the budget. A used computer dc supply might run 25.00. Im not savy on dc power so please edumacate me. thanks

[Charlie Schultz]

Hi Greg,
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As for the DC motor, the PC power supply would probably provide enough current, but you'd have to check what your particular motor needs as far as current. Also, does the motor already have some speed control built in or are you looking for that too?

[Leon Van Bommel]

did you think of trying to modify a sewing machine? the motor is already controllable by a foot pedal and comes with its own power supply.