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How to run a 6V starter motor in a 12V circuit

How to run a 6V starter motor in a 12V circuit

How to run a 6V starter motor in a 12V circuit

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OK. good point. just let it run at double the speed. BGut what if this causes mechanical damage. May I ask, what would be the best suggested course of action to run run a 6V starter motor with a 12V source. If you require the same speed. Note, It is in a DC circuit, has a fully rectified 3Phase generator/ alternator. Just toying with series resistance, electrionic choking, would like some insight from seasoned, smartera people than myself. Thanks.

RE: How to run a 6V starter motor in a 12V circuit

     You could just using a correctly sized dropping resistor.  However, a nicer solution is to use a power amplifier.  You can set the amp so you can adjust the voltage reference.  Also with a power amp, you could use voltage feedback to make it a regulated circuit.  I shouldn't take too much of a circuit to do this.

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