Cheapest and easiest way to slow down a motor

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19-12-2005, 16:25

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Re: Cheapest and easiest way to slow down a motor

I need to electrically slow down the motor. Sorry I wasn't clear on that. I only have a 12VDC supply. The motor will probably pull something like 4 amps continuous its application. It will be running continuously for maybe 5 hours. Wouldn't the resistor get very hot and need lots of cooling?

I have two or three of these motors I'll be using in the system. I'm wondering if I could get what I want by just wiring them all in series.

Also, would anyone happen to know what is inside this box? Thanks.

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