Since remote amperage controls are so expensive I thought I would make my own....I still got to get a potentiometer ( just using this one for mock up ), micro switch and the amphenol connector ... I made everything else I had to make the pinion gear for the pot as well... I couldn't find one like I needed.....
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ooks good so far. Shouldn't the fulcrum point be closer to the heel?Post more when you get a chance and your picture is to large. Part of your text is cut off.ThermalArc 161STL TIG/Stick (160amp)Lincoln weld-pak 100 (fluxcore)4X6 Enco bandsaw10" skillsaw with metal blade for 45degrees (works)4" grinderWeld for fun. Very rare I do it for Money.
Reply:Nice!
Reply:Originally Posted by FunnyDreamLooks good so far. Shouldn't the fulcrum point be closer to the heel?Post more when you get a chance and your picture is to large. Part of your text is cut off.
Reply:Two differents model I found, maybe can helpMauricio
Reply:Here are some foot controller I built.[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=283PgFZbHAA[/ame] Pictures of the last one made a reconfigured version of the one in the video.have funTom Attached Images
Reply:http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=37489Here's a link to the pedal I made, using springs, string, pulleys, potentiometer, microswitch. If it's not clear to anyone how it operates, I'll be happy to post a video.
Reply:Worked on my pedal a little bit this weekend...
Reply:Finished my pedal this morning..... Works Great!! I got about 5-1/2 to 6 hrs and $34 in it thanks to recycling parts...
Reply:Awesome!That is really nice. I like the see thru effect.Great job!Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by jmink427Since remote amperage controls are so expensive I thought I would make my own....
Reply:Nicely designed and fabricated.
Reply:Nice job on all the foot pedals shown. I need to make one for myself due to money shortage. They start at $169 for a Lincoln Invertec 250. The 6 pin connector is about $15 on Ebau. Im going to copy (hope you dont mind) from your xamples. What I need are the schematics for a 10k pot or model K870. I saw one somewhere on the net but failed to copy it. Can you or someone here give me advice on where to git a schematic? I just started TIG welding last week (self learning+weldingweb). I repaired a tank kart and made a few practice passes so far and I learned that you should always remember to never forget to turn the gas on if you want a decent weld (duh).Invertec 250sWeldpack 125O/A rig VictorSmithy 40 lathe/millSome Chinese junk from HF
Reply:Hi Insaneride,I think that the following link can help you.http://www.arc-zone.com/pdf/hot_foot_literature.pdfBest RegardsMauricioMauricio
Reply:Hello Mauricio, thanks for the link to the schematic. Im almost finished with my pedal however, the schematic shows two 4700VF caps. I think this is a typo. Shouldnt it be 4700uF for micro Farads or maybee 4700pF for pico farads? Also it calls for 3KV or 3000Volt rating. My local LES isnt much help and the guy there sh*t himself while telling me he doesnt have 3KV . The place started to wreak so I left. What did you use? Also , I dont think it has to be 3KV and its probably less than 30V.Thanks for any help. The rubber belt in the pic broke so I switched to a chain. Attached Images
Reply:I like the pivot point on the pedal to be farther up. This way you can put some weight on the pedal without it turning on. Otherwise you have to always take your foot off the pedal, or hold your foot up all the time. Putting the pivot point right about where the boot heel notch is would be good. Then you can rest your foot on the pedal without turning it on, but easily "give it the gas" when you want.Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:AndA, your right about the pivot point being further up and that was my original plan as it would also help the springs when slowing down. The reason I did it this way is, I was thinking to much about what to use for an axle and was wasting so much time not getting anything done. I also have a problem with not finishing things so this was my easy way out. I dont care to much for the exposed springs but it does leave alot of room underneath for wires and stuf. Hopefully it will be working by the end of today if someone here gets the capacitor thing figured out for me. I then plan to make a cover for the springs that will also be the actual pedal that will xtend behind the pivot point and give me the action that your talking about if that makes sense. Thanks for advice.
Reply:I just bought a HF foot pedal for like $12 bucks. It has a potentiometer too. Less hassle.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller 625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:If I coulda afforded to buy the pedal it woulda cost $375. I did pay $11 and change for the potentiometer.So SuperArc, its sounds like you bought a pot and got the foot pedal free.
Reply:Hi Insaneride4700pF for pico farads and 3000VDC, I cannot find it yet at my local electronic components shop.Mauricio
Reply:Thanks Mauricio.Now that I know the pFarads, Im gonna use 1000VDC because thats the highest the LES has. Besides, I think the highest voltage in my welder is the 240v supply. The 3000VDC is way overkill or proprietary. RadShack has 500wdc and those will probably work just fine for $1.98.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcI just bought a HF foot pedal for like $12 bucks. It has a potentiometer too. Less hassle.
Reply:Originally Posted by MikeGyverGot a link?The only ones I can find are on/off switcheshttp://www.harborfreight.com/momenta...tch-96619.htmlhttp://www.harborfreight.com/power-m...tch-96618.html
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