Ahaha my channel is just random stuff, but I will try to upload again. In fact, I have created the gearbox case and used just some grease. I might make a follow up video.
Great video! Is it economical to buy a whole drill just for the motor and gearbox? I guess you can get the brushless motor and controller cheaply but a fitting gearbox might be harder to find.
It's complicated. This drill (no battery) was less than 40 dollars. I don't think I could have bought a motor *of this power*, a metal gearbox, and a motor controller for less than that money. A smaller motor and everything probably yes, maybe i could have 3d printed gears but they would have been much bulkier, at the end of the day I just wanted to try this solution.
You mentioned the resistor is acting as a thermal protection the battery would normally have. Is there something I would have around the house that would serve the same purpose? Also, what are your thoughts on stepping up to a 24V battery; which I have plenty of?
No the resistor is *to fake* a battery protection mechanism. The drill controller will not allow the motor to turn if it does not detect the correct resistance. A 10k resistor is what I read would work and it worked. It's a really cheap component, maybe you can get one from some old electronic junk and see if it works. Also, using 24V might work if you intend to use this motor in a specific setup where you need higher torque for limited amounts of time. I would not use a 24V battery if you just want to use the drill as a cordless drill.
Awesome video!!! How did you find that a 10k resistor was the right one? I’m currently doing the exact same thing just with a Hercules tool and I’m stuck with the same starting issue because of that pin
Great teardown! I subscribed. Would there be a way to encase the gearbox and flood it with gear oil? I d like to be able to run it continuously.
Ahaha my channel is just random stuff, but I will try to upload again.
In fact, I have created the gearbox case and used just some grease. I might make a follow up video.
@@AlessioSangalli That’d be a good video, unique on RUclips.
Great video! Is it economical to buy a whole drill just for the motor and gearbox? I guess you can get the brushless motor and controller cheaply but a fitting gearbox might be harder to find.
It's complicated. This drill (no battery) was less than 40 dollars. I don't think I could have bought a motor *of this power*, a metal gearbox, and a motor controller for less than that money. A smaller motor and everything probably yes, maybe i could have 3d printed gears but they would have been much bulkier, at the end of the day I just wanted to try this solution.
@@AlessioSangalli for 40 dollars youre absolutely right! I didnt know how much the drill cost. Great project!
You mentioned the resistor is acting as a thermal protection the battery would normally have. Is there something I would have around the house that would serve the same purpose? Also, what are your thoughts on stepping up to a 24V battery; which I have plenty of?
No the resistor is *to fake* a battery protection mechanism. The drill controller will not allow the motor to turn if it does not detect the correct resistance. A 10k resistor is what I read would work and it worked. It's a really cheap component, maybe you can get one from some old electronic junk and see if it works.
Also, using 24V might work if you intend to use this motor in a specific setup where you need higher torque for limited amounts of time. I would not use a 24V battery if you just want to use the drill as a cordless drill.
Awesome video!!! How did you find that a 10k resistor was the right one? I’m currently doing the exact same thing just with a Hercules tool and I’m stuck with the same starting issue because of that pin
Ahaha it was a RUclips video, who knows which one 😂