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Upgrading amps of a circuit to 12A

RafBR

Jun 23, 2012
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Hi,
I did motorize my kid's electric car with a 12v wiper motor that burns out any fuse lower than 12A because of it's high current at start. I think it's running amperage is about 6A.

I found this great circuit that fits almost exactly in what I want, except that it have a bit weak output amperage.
here is the circuit:
http://www.soloelectronica.net/dcdc_12v_a_18v.htm

I think this is also great because of the potentiometer for the output current that will be very useful.
If anyone with such knowledge in electronics could help me to replace a few components that help rising the output power would be perfect!!!
I also know that for this high current I should enlarge the pcb traces and place loads of solder on it.

best regards!
 

davenn

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Hi RafBR
welcome to the forums :)

well if its blowing 12A fuses on startup then a 5A supply as you linked to isnt going to be anywhere near enough, is it ?
regardless of the current drawn under normal running conditions of the motor, you need a PSU that handle the high start up current

cheers
Dave
 

Rleo6965

Jan 22, 2012
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Have you tried reducing first the dc voltage and the electric car Starting mode. Once car have momentum then switch to +12V.
 

ohfour

May 27, 2012
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I don't think reducing the DC voltage will do any good. It will just make the motor more likely to stall and then you really will have a short circuit.
 
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