Hey everyone!
I could really use some help with wiring and components because I'm not quite sure how to set this up. I have a 12v 1a power supply with a barrel plug, a 12v 500rpm DC motor, and a variable speed controller. Normally, I would just wire the barrel plug to the speed controller and then connect the motor to that.
However, I'm looking to use a portable battery pack instead to make things more compact. I envision setting it up with a 5v battery pack that has USB-C output, going through a step-up converter to get to 12v for the motor. Basically, it would connect like this: USB-C port from the battery pack to the speed controller, and then from the controller to the motor.
Can anyone suggest where I can find a USB-C female to male jumper, a USB-C male to two-wire jumper, and an appropriate step-up converter? Also, if you have any better ideas for setting this up, I'd love to hear them!
2 Answers
It sounds like you've got a pretty solid plan! Since your battery pack supports PD, I'd recommend looking for a 12v trigger module instead of a separate boost converter. This will help you simplify your wiring and keep things tidy. Just search for '12v PD trigger module' online, and you'll find some good options! Good luck!
That's a great idea! I hadn't thought about using a trigger module.
If you're new to circuit building, it might help to use diagramming software to visualize your setup. I remember there’s a good PC-based app that can help with that, but I’ll need to dig around for the exact name. Let me know if I find it, I'm still considering giving it a try myself!
Yeah, those trigger modules can work well. Definitely worth checking out!