Dimmer Speed Controller

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The Dimmer speed controller module reshapes the mains AC waveform to control the power delivered to the load, effectively controlling the device's speed or brightness. See manufacturers specifications for limitations. The dimmer module is rated at 2KW, hence can easily handle the power tools that I wish to speed control. The tools I have targeted are a Makita 700W portable bandsaw and a Makita 940W belt sander. I will be making two controller units. Both these tools are workbench mounted, so in a fixed location. In addition to the speed control, this controller incorporates an easy to use and convenient power switch assembly. To help me create this box design, I have also created a 3D drawing of the dimmer module and shared it on Grabcad.com. See: https://grabcad.com/library/2000w-dimmer-speed-control-module-1 The controller box incorporates an industrial style on/off switch. I cut excess panelling away from the switch part to fit it into my box design. The switch is supplemented by a lever switch panel that makes turning the switch off SO easy. The dimmer speed control is varied by a case mounted potentiometer. Attached to the potentiometer is a custom 3D printed rotary knob. The knob provides analog control over the dimmer speed power. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the power to the connected device, hence increasing it's speed. Rotating the knob counter-clockwise does the reverse and reduces the power to the device. The dimmer module is readily available for purchase. I purchased my module from Banggood for about AU$5 (in a batch of 3) from here: https://au.banggood.com/3pcs-2000W-Thyristor-Governor-Motor-220V-Regulating-Dimming-Thermostat-Module-External-Potentiometer-Voltage-Adjustable-p-1604852.html?imageAb=1&cur_warehouse=CN&DCC=AU¤cy=AUD&akmClientCountry=AU The industrial switch I used (A$13): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/144346556314 The mains power socket I used (A$8): https://www.jaycar.com.au/mains-panel-socket/p/PS4094?pos=12&queryId=3f318274a2de7ff4b7be2e23c4a815cf&sort=relevance Here is my 3D printed solution case. The case lid is held in-place by four 3.5x15mm screws from underneath. PCB and switch are secured to the case using miscellaneous 6G, 7G and 8G self tapping screws. To make the print result more interesting for the STOP lever part, I do a filament colour swap part way through the print to make the text white, again after 3 layers back to red. The filament colour swap is setup in your slicer software. Setting up the filament colour is easy in PrusaSlicer, other slicers probably, too. My print is made in PETG 1.75mm Aurarum white, black and red filaments, with 0.2mm layer height and 15% infill on a PRUSA I3 MK3S printer. I hope you can find this print useful, too.