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    Regulating/capping voltage for a lamp

    I'm working on a project for my model railroad and I would like some help. I have a locomotive with a DC motor that runs it. This motor is powered by a power supply that ranges from 0-12VDC to control the speed of the train. The DC motor can pull as much as 1.5A. Also in the locomotive is...
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    Optimizing Motor Performance: Series vs Parallel Wiring

    Ok, that might explain it. I tried both configurations and it seemed that neither one would act as theory suggests (parallel: they would run slower than they did alone; series: one would run faster than the other). I'll look into a higher rated PSU, thanks for the help.
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    Optimizing Motor Performance: Series vs Parallel Wiring

    So hooking them up in parallel will allow both fans to run at full speed? In series, would they both run at half speed? I can always get a new AC-DC adapter than can handle the increased current if need be. [Edit] I know its an obvious question, but I'm unsure because they are motors that...
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    Optimizing Motor Performance: Series vs Parallel Wiring

    I'm working on a project that needs to power two electric motors (PC case fans). These fans are rated 12V - 0.3 A. The power source is a AC-DC adapter that outputs 12V and rated for 0.3A. My question is simple: should I wire these motors in series or parallel maximum their speed? I have a...
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