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In this vid; a speed controller for tools. We have a look at how it works, the components and we'll use an oscilloscope to see the dirty, dirty power it's providing to your tools.
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12 thoughts on “Boltr: router speed controller”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Marshall says:

    Shows you what online feedback ratings are worth. They play games with them. But you folks already knew that. Even 5 years ago. Worse now.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wayne eddy says:

    Is there anything to be learned from the fact that is a piece of junk and it is not certified?

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charles Boston says:

    just thinking about this video if the saw was plugged in something only producing 30 hz in stead of 60 hz , would it run at half the speed ?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vince Dibona says:

    "Rectify" – that was my nickname in high school.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars El Ectric says:

    Could that be just an SCR and not a Triac? Since it's only half-wave-rectifying it…

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Parker says:

    Now I wonder how they do the variable speed when it is integrated into the router itself

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony DeAcetis says:

    Been using this thing in our home shop for a couple years now. Still works great, granted I don't use it everyday. But I'm thinking the plastic is to protect against dust migration. I leave mine strapped to a table edge and its always covered with dust on top

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K M says:

    AvECad

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars burroaks7 says:

    electronics has alwalys been one of my weaker subjects especially a/c but fuck you simplify it down to regular old dipshit level so i can understand it

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Johnson says:

    Wouldn't a heavy duty dimmer switch work better?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lane Wells says:

    horible freight sells basically the same thing for 20$

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GoProAhaulic says:

    If it aint going full pull it aint worth it

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