How to wire up and use a treadmill motor quick run down, DIY drillpress/lathe conversion

[@secretmountainlaboratory]

Lots of dumb comments; this video helped me quite a bit. Thanks for taking the time to make it and even share it without adverts.

[@Argyll1986]

Thank you for the video and your description. Found it helpful and learned a few things. I have a similar motor control board, on my treadmill, and the big electrolytic capacitor has failed -- which explains the motor's uneven/poor performance. Easy fix. Also, going to pick up some more of these parts to retrofit a drill press, plus a tachometer. Dialing in the RPM for various drill diameters/different materials will be such an improvement from the standard/awkward change-the-belt-on-the-pulleys method. Again, thanks muchly, very helpful..... !

[@treadmillrepair754]

Using a LM555 like PWM you can use this board, without any problem. This board comes in Proform treadmill machines, in the 8 pin black connector you can find the PWM input. I am fixing treadmill machines for 20 years, ask all you want to know. Cheers.

[@familywilson1612]

hi do you know were i could find the schematics for this motor

[@oldschooloutlaw6522]

I just bought that same exact treadmill today for the motor and board

[@oasismike2]

Liked the humorous homage to Ave ("focus you fuck"). Thanks, ur video has renewed my hope of cheaply driving my homebrew grain mill (maybe even a DIY wood lathe for chisel handles).

[@tomasistudios2618]

I am working on making a grinder with treadmill motor, but I don't know how to get the big drive wheel off without damaging it. before I can do anything I need to get that done, I would appreciate any advice you can offer

[@gregfisk1327]

connect the motor to power in reverse while holding on to the flywheel. It will come off no problem.

[@intjonmiller]

I think you meant to say "How to TALK ABOUT wiring a motor". No wiring took place in this video. That seems like the sort of thing you would notice before giving it a title.

[@davidharper4289]

Hey Bart.....that was really cool....I know a dangerously small amount about electronics.....so I am going for it!!! Cheers, David from Aus.

[@bobjefferson4974]

Hay there is info on speed control after u cut the leg off the thing Amy jig for 5volts. Which would be handy like a ver pot resistors an installed my be one to many?

[@milesmurrayjr]

What auction do you get these motors on?

[@GnosisMan50]

Can you use the larger motor with the controller from the smaller motor?

[@luthierspectrum5007]

Do you still own that MC2100 board. I have the same and some resistances are fryed. I need color/value for R21 and R22 near the rectifier. Thank You

[@justinlogue31]

I have what looks to be the same motor and board but I want to use a variable speed knob for my lathe. Not sure how to hook it up?

[@dazecars]

That is an MC2100 board all you need is a PWM signal generator and you can control that board without using the main panel.

[@aldindzekic3787]

Hey great video I have u-mc2100-12a bord is possible to connect a potentiometer if so where would it go

[@abhishekdutt4644]

Can i change my trademill motor 1hp to 2.5hp motor do i need to change circuit board as well with that plz reply

[@gerard7622]

I have the exact same treadmill that took the motor from. I'm using to build a novelty light display thing. And it keeps shutting down when it has a load on it. I've already removed the heat sensor from the motor. Can you tell me what I need to do?

[@williamnicklaus2203]

I have a 2100 MC board and was hoping you were going to show the steps to get it to work without arduino pulse control - BUT no such luck and no help at this point. Do you have a follow up video?

[@stud299]

It is a good video, but did not show how to connect a 5K pot for speed control. Will you or one of your subscribers tell me how to remove the MPH panel and install a pot. Thanks.

[@CADDapult]

Look here for the circuit you have to make and add to the MC2100 controller to use a pot for speed control: el34world.com/Misc/Cnc/TreadmillMotor1.htm Without making a PWM circuit like above you can't use a 5k pot to control speed.

[@МаксимМиков-ю3п]

Hello. I like the controller to the treadmill. Blown engine and with it the burnt part of the components on the board. All I replaced and now the voltage on the DC motor 13.5. By increasing the speed of the track voltage does not change. Engine 180 VDC. Say, you have to contact the voltage varies from engine speed? On the contacts A + and A -.

[@portabuddy]

+Chris F The site is local to Toronto, they do ship but shipping that is expensive. they usally sell for $250-350 on the site. but whenever the term AS-IS or DAMAGED is used in the title, it goes for cheap. and what do i care if the box is messed up. i only care about the motors. i just picked up a monster 3hp 90v motor or $18, could turn around and sell it for $350-400 since its NEW in box but that would leave me with no motor. and Im pretty ambitious with what i want to do.

[@TheHammertownhead]

Whats the site in TO for these treadmill motors?

[@michaelr1961]

I only care for the TOTAL price you paid- and , unless you happened to be able to pick up the item in person, you paid a whole lot more then $9, $23, $18 for these tired motors. Why don't you give us the SHIPPED price.... put it in real terms for those interested. Your as bad as the jokers who put $9, $23 or $18 as the price on those =miserablee "auction sites" your feeding your cash to.

[@MrDeaweber]

@@michaelr1961I believe he explained in one of his responses that the item he purchased was local .I can't can't say but I doubt he's spending anything apreciable on shipping. If he wasn't concerned over saving money I'm assuming here of course but I would guess he'd buy a new speed controller instead of repurpousing the old one .

[@joe-blow1613]

What do I do with the 2 blue wires.... I'm using kvbm225 speed controller

[@rileyedgar1824]

I have the exact same treadmill that I took apart so I was wondering what to do with it because I had no space for it so I just took it apart so this kinda gave me some ideas for projects I could do

[@indunilgihan]

dear i have pf-906 power board . i connect plug the power but no any beep or led indicate .

[@alaninness7498]

Much better to input a PWM speed signal into the pin 4 of the 8 pin connector rather than chop the board about or use the console, also if using the flywheel and reversing the motor, the flywheel may fly off if threaded. Also the Mosfet is not a logic level type 5v gate, it requires at least 10v to turn on.

[@georgedennison3338]

I'm looking for something related to repurposing treadmill motors and none of the many

[@georgedennison3338]

Looks like he's not rectifying, his motors may last longer...

[@wellusee]

Nice clip. So where in the circut do you connect the on off switch? Thanks.

[@benpress8884]

On the AC power in leads. Do not interrupt the neutral (white) wire, put the switch on the hot (black) wire.

[@paulleslie5855]

Your gate is a Mosfet and is typically switched for treadmill applications using an optocoupler controlled from the processor located in the console

[@mr.makeit4037]

Wire in a whdts signal generator 1 channel pwm to the board. Controls motor speed and works great. Set gen to 20hz

[@nathanmorin4565]

Regardless of your title, your a very smart man and I learned a lot from this video. Love how people whine about waiting 8 minutes of your life, guess you shouldn’t of watched the whole thing

[@analloshi3799]

i have a problem with my running monitor it shows me speed low L5 .Can you help me how to fix it

[@atanubiswas3508]

am i attached a motor to a manual treadmill.....??? plz suggest

[@roqwire]

Ok, did you buy that controller or did it come from the treadmill..... I'm using mine for a bead roller, adding a reverse and gear reduction box..

[@EmptyPocketProductions]

What online auction does one find treadmills for 11 bucks ??

[@portabuddy]

wow dont know why it downgraded the qulity to 320p, was shot in 720?

[@LBCAndrew]

Bart Koscow Whenever you upload a youtube video, the 320p version is what they make available first and the higher resolution choices come one at a time afterward.

[@portabuddy]

It's been years since I've put up a video.

[@drdarrow]

+Bart Koscow I'm seeing 720.

[@hugoballs]

+Bart Koscow it depends on your internet speed. you can force it to play at 720p though.

[@Court_Reformer]

Where did you get the board?

[@snook6vision]

I tore down my whole treadmill I test the circuit board for power It works my motor works My control panel lights up But when i pressed start nothing Moved at all...so what could be the problem? Im thinking either the control panel or data cable ??

[@dazecars]

What kind of control board does the machine have?

[@noelmelo3460]

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SPEED THAT PRODUCE THAT CONTROLLER? WHAT IS THE INPUT POWER OF THAT CONTROLLER?

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

I have that motor i got tue treadmill for nothing. Trying to work out what i am going to do with 4 motors.

[@JasonMichaelKotarski]

Thanks! Parting out a treadmill now for a conveyor belt build and should end up having this motor for something, I love the lathe idea........gears turning...... Subbing!

[@svin3819]

What site are you getting these from?

[@bikerides]

The lift motor on my treadmill was mains voltage, not 12v DC. it was a similar treadmill to yours.

[@صادقالبهادلي-ث3ك]

عندي جهاز رجاج تقسين السرعه بالكرت عاطل كيف اصلاحة

[@gregfisk1327]

Did you figure out how to connect a pot to this without using a PWM? I have a MC2100 board and don't want to have to build a pulse width modulator in order to control the speed. The mc60 boards are much easier to use since they can be used with a pot connected directly since they don't use a pulse for control speed.

[@Tinkering902]

Alex Kieths, nice. You from the East Coast bro?

[@bikerides]

R37 on your board is probably a resistor not a diode - little matter. It says 01 ohm 1%

[@portabuddy]

The lift motor is 120v. You are correct. I didn't read the solenoid correctly. Thanks.

[@bikerides]

Bart Koscow you are welcome. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@ryancl03]

current sense

[@bikerides]

+ryan cler yes. ..With such a low value. It could be part of feedback. ..or even be an I to V converter. have you worked out the running of the circuit.

[@nintendude073]

I'm just curious but is it possible to set up a treadmill to run at a certain speed as soon as it is plugged into power

[@manifold1476]

Definitely, sir! But - ya gotta know what you're doing, or else you'll end up with either a busted nose, or more likely, some rather expensive garbage.

[@قناةتعليميه-ح1خ]

please i ask you i want change my treadmill board to board of treadmill of cardiac stress test treadmill to be ordered from pc by steps exercise how i do this which board that have trackmaster properties if can name serial no. of it

[@50sOrNothing]

I need a new motor where can i buy this one at?.

[@thomasspringer5187]

Why can't you just attach a 15 amp speed controller/ dimmer controller to the motor and plug it in ? Will someone explain why this can't be done if it can be done, or a way around all the electronic baggage?

[@BunkerSquirrel]

Thanks, this really helped me use my PWM magic

[@hoochhenry]

Do you have link to auction site nice video

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

A lot of negative feedback from people that felt they weren't told enough of how to actually mod the wiring. I'd be worried that if they did not understand any of this, it's probably a good idea not to mess with any of it. He did, albeit in a dismissive , blue collar way, show us where the different blocks of the circuit board was and for those who are competent, that would probably be enough to hack the board. He didn't say "what to wire" because it's already wired. What he did indicate is what you simply don't need as it's wiring in support of the equipments other bells and whistles.

[@germanovalle802]

Hi, do you know how it's possible to reduce the voltage without a transformer, if i'm not wrong, that transformer you see there, it's not the one who deliver the amp to the motor (sorry my english). I'm wondering because i have a 90V Dc motor like that one and a electronic board like that one too. i just plug to 110V in the wall and variate the speed with a potentiometer. that electronic card acts as a soft starter for the motor ? when you are talking about the power diode, are you talking about an SCR?

[@portabuddy]

Mechatronics Engineering I just needed full speed. But you can use a fan motor controller. Like they use for ceiling fans. Or a "router motor controller" that transformer is used for the other circuits. Not used any more. If your only running the motor for 5-10 min at a time 120v is fine on a 90v motor. Lots of people make Sanders front these motors. Use 120-150v even. You just have to make a simple full beige rectifier and and soothing capacitor circuit. Which is all Im turning this board into.

[@germanovalle802]

But if i put a bridge i will have at the capactior 110*sqrt(2) = 155V DC?

[@portabuddy]

Mechatronics Engineering correct. You have to step down the voltage before the rectifier, it's not a lot of power. Less then 10a, a fan controller would work fine. You have to get the voltage down to about 70-75v or so to get it up to 90v after the cap and full bridge.

[@germanovalle802]

I have no CLUE what's it's a fan controller... i will find out.

[@portabuddy]

Mechatronics Engineering just search your closes home repair center for a "ceiling fan speed controller" home depot, Rona, Lowe's, obi, no clue what part of the world your in. But you can get really cheap 120v AC motor speed controllers on ebay. This is the kind that fits in the wall next to a light switch.

[@johnzarollin2749]

not what I was expecting from the title, very very little info on wiring setup to actually use the motor as an option to ac motors onl power tools. Good job reviewing circuitry if all you want to do is rer-use it as a treadmill motor. No regenerative braking info, no reversing circuitry, no load values for braking?

[@zetuskid]

no ill feeling directed but please remember your audience.. I imagine half the people are like me in that I know very little about elecronics. But I am interested in learning how to wire all the connections of a treadmill motor to make it run on a wood lathe. I didn't learn much 🏢 that watching this video but it was interesting.

[@ToninFightsEntropy]

So where's the bit where you wire up and use a treadmill motor?

[@lucgauthier3201]

Where did you buy this motor for 23 dollars ?

[@650gringo]

I hear ya talking, but I didn't catch anything that would help me DIY one of these on a drill press. Video is mislabeled and drill press is two words.

[@jessebaldwin1913]

how to be removed from the d or b MV donors list cause I'm hart broke

[@fernandohiga4657]

105zyt-2b Datasheet (Monark Track Pro)??? Anyone?

[@b5a5m5]

3:20 this is incorrect. After the voltage is rectified but before it gets to the capacitor there's an scr that acts as a motor safety that is only engaged when the motor is supposed to be running. It's also for if the mcu freezes the scr is switched off killing the power to the motor. Your explanation on how the motor control works is also wrong. At 3:40 the axial component you call a diode is actually a very low value resistor used as a shunt resistor for current sensing. Motor always has high dc positive high voltage applied to it and is switched on the low side though high frequency pwm on what you correctly identified as the transistor. The diode next to it though doesn't provide any power to the motor as you incorrectly stated; its function is to serve as a free-wheeling or snubber diode which you need on inductive loads where you suddenly close the path the current is taking. If this diode wasn't there the inductive load (motor) would keep pushing current towards the closed mosfet and the voltage would spike and potentially damage components.

[@goshenable]

Awesome explanation!! Are you an electrical engineer or do you just know a lot about components?

[@martinbiglong8286]

hi if you have power first PF 905 board can send me D4 zenar diode valve

[@nathanking9771]

Thanks for the video. I found it very useful. Loved your commentary ;)

[@wellusee]

Yes yes we are getting there ,I'll have to view this a few times but its what I'm looking for thanks

[@kevinmichael6161]

8 minutes if my life wasted on a misnomer

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

Always 2x a vid - you have that choice.

[@stefaniacuriel9]

Como lo traduzco al español

[@tedbyus6914]

Totally worthless mumbo-jumbo jabber! Didn't tell me a thing.

[@قناةتعليميه-ح1خ]

hi Please i ask you can change my treadmill to medical treadmill to connect to pc and ordered by pc programm of medical stress ecg how ? by change board and with board best to that

[@jimrojas62]

The controller is really not needed. You can use a full wave bridge rectifier and a ceiling fan dimmer switch for speed control. It eliminates the safety functions built into the controller. Add a DPDT switch for foward & reverse function.

[@garyweber6413]

have you tried that?

[@Bluuplanet]

I've got a 3HP treadmill motor from a Nautilus treadmill that is one direction, but I don't think the brushes are offset. I think it's just because of the spiral cooling fins that are cast into the flywheel. I have another 3HP treadmill motor from a Life Fitness treadmill and it's both-directional. (uh oh, is that transgender-phobic? Maybe I should generically say it's multi-directional.)

[@cuttheloop]

ummm... I thought "we" were going to open it up and determine where it needed to be severed.

[@Sam_lyf_]

Why not you make a video on this topic which will help lots of people... Topic is how to convert manual tredmill into motorized tredmill

[@CADDapult]

In the US it is easier to find an inexpensive used treadmill, or a treadmill someone will give you for free than to find all the parts and add a motor and controller to a manual treadmill. In the last month I found two working treadmills that were left at the curb for trash day.

[@harriscreekcentral]

I just picked up a horizon 81 this morning FREE. I have to work on the Motor Control Panel to get it working but that is my new challenge. The fellow was practically pleading for someone to come and get it or it was going to the dump.

[@MrDeaweber]

@@CADDapult thanks for helping people out - it's fortunate when one can find someone to take time out of their day to post a helpful response. I felt compelled to say something after seeing you had helped another indiviwith with some good info that I am able to use as well..thank you sir .

[@MrWizards1974]

"Um um ah um ah um ah" A bunch of noise and no wiring done

[@walterhynson2898]

please go to tech school before you give anymore talks because everything you said is WRONG.

[@owenprince4823]

You called the transistor a diode and a the black cylinder you called a diode is NOT a diode so you don't really know what you are talking about. A diode has a strip on one end to tell bias of the diode. You don't need to disconnect all the things you said because you can just ignore them.

[@Z-Ack]

11 fuckin dollars? How? Auction site? Westolethisshit.com? Lol. Jeez. Good deal sir

[@sumersharma2773]

Drive repair video palese

[@arealassassin]

KZbin- please do not recommend videos with this kind of like/dislike ratio.

[@archangel20031]

This was anything but a "How to wire up and use a treadmill motor" but I guess it was some sort of a "quick run down". Not very helpful so I'm going to find a delete this one off my computer!

[@oldschooloutlaw6522]

Take a picture of the board before you remove it from the treadmill

[@RolandElliottFirstG]

It's a wonder many more people have not been electrocuted to death or injured, I am am qualified in electronics, I see youtube uploads with humans poking around in high voltage circuits etc, good luck people, educate yourself before you play.

[@samueljames9342]

Quit calling that resistor a diode, just read what it says.

[@adebayooladipo3087]

both are transistors...

[@grosseileracingteam]

You are as clear as mud. Thanks for nothing.

[@البدراني-ذ9ص]

23 $ ONLY !!!!

[@ggordon4127]

Warning watching this causes motion sickness.

[@francisexperience]

Kinda doesn’t know what he talking about 🤔

[@samp1394]

You sure know how to confuse a man.

[@stevennguyen7443]

All talk and no action ... How to and nothign was wired up .. kind of useless video

[@reddog69c39]

Holy fuck that sucked

[@oldtimeengineer26]

no need to swear

[@lesstime1678]

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[@billfischer1552]

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[@brianpoppoff2351]

waist of time.. lots of showing of other stuff!

[@bolagerges8352]

I have a question please, If i would like to replace the 3 mosfers do i have to attach them to the aluminum bracket? And if yes, how i can do that attached and soldering them?