So what Kind of controller is everyone using?

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JohnHudak
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So what Kind of controller is everyone using?

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I'm ready to buy the 4QD VTX75 controller for the "F" project, and thought before I did, I'd get some opinions on it.... Has anyone here ever used it? How about some of the other controllers out there? Any bad experiences with anything?
Thanks; John
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John
I have used and installed many 4QD controllers (over 25) and I am still buying them. It's close to :wink: 20 years that I've bought from them and had excellent service as well. I am working on a pile of switchers and that's what I am using. I have 12 volt and 24 volt controllers. You'll love the dyamic breaking as well.
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Thanks Bernie, Did you ever use the RBT-810 hand controller? I don't know if the lever would be better than a hand knob or not?
John
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I use a 50 amp 24 volt controller from Diverse electronic services. for my crate motor
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Re: So what Kind of controller is everyone using?

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ScaleModeler1974 wrote:I use a 50 amp 24 volt controller from Diverse electronic services. for my crate motor
How do you like it? That's one I was considering. I was looking at 12v, although it looks like they discontinued the 12v model. It looks like the MCIPC-24 can take 12v as input, though.

Steve
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They did away with the 12 Volt controllers and only sell the 24 Volt controllers.

I like mine......but the best thing to do is to call and talk to someone there about the controllers and get more info then what is on their website.
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Hi
I was wondering where is the best place to buy the 4 qd controller, and whats a good price for one.
Thanks Tim
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Re: So what Kind of controller is everyone using?

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Tim, Here's the link to the 4QD website, I ordered mine from there (England) It didn't arrive yet, but I'm expecting it soon... There is a link to a US supplier as well..
John
http://www.4qd.co.uk/
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