Reversing polarity through signal from mouse switch

[ratstar]

Huh?

Dont you know what an oscillator is?

 

[Harald Kapp]

you probably could involve the switches with the oscillator as well to make it not go out of synch.

Reminds me of syncing a TV signal by use of Hsync and Vsync signals .
The oscillator would be a tad slower than required for the motor to travel back and forth. Power supply to the motor would be routed through the limit switches and a few diodes for decoupling. When one of the limit switches is actuated, the power path for the respective direction is interrupted by the switch, the motor stops. Once the oscillator reverses, power for the reverse direction is enabled by the diodes.

 

[John Canon]

As an alternative idea (not matching what you already have):
Use a single dual pole toggle switch and a disk with a cutout:
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Wire the switch and the motor such that the motor turns clockwise with the switch in the left position (as shown), anti-clockwise with the switch in the right position. See image. Attach the disk to the motor axle. Make the cutout as big as you want the motor to travel.
With the position of disk and switch as show, this is how it works:
Motor turns clockwise, bringing the left edge of the cutout towards the switch. Once the edge has reached the switch and toggled it into th eright side position, the motor reverses, turning the disk anti-clockwise. The game repeats once the right edge of the cutout reaches the switch and toggles it to the left.
I can't imagine any cheaper yet versatile solution.

This is like the life-size cardboard figures that would wave their arm all day using 2 d-cell batteries. They would use a motor or a magnet to move against gravity or a spring. At the end of each swing a lever would move to release the power and start over. They could also be smaller figures or signs for the sales counter.
Also, I really enjoyed your lessons about DPDT and 3PDT relays for reversing DC motors. I used to build custom relay logic panels for HVAC and for intercom communications. Believe it or not, I have seen H-bridge circuits but never had the need to build one. I just may try it one day.

 

[bigkim100]

Hi Alec_T, thanks heaps for the diagram and components recommendation. I searched for a 2 coil DPDT latching switch, and the closest one i found was one from TE with part number RT424F12: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-Schrack/RT424F12?qs=KKrrU%2BaSadLDrcKb/O0/fA==

View attachment 48893
Would you mind checking if my mapping of the wiring is correct?
s in your diagram = A1 on RT424F12
i in your diagram = A3 on RT424F12
r in your diagram = A2 on RT424F12
a1 in your diagram = 12 on RT424F12
+ve in your diagram = 11 on RT424F12
b1 in your diagram = 12 on RT424F12
a2 in your diagram = 22 on RT424F12
-ve in your diagram = 21 on RT424F12
b2 in your diagram = 24 on RT424F12

Is this correct? Many thanks.

Wghat is the resistor placed across the motor do???

Hi Alec_T, thanks heaps for the diagram and components recommendation. I searched for a 2 coil DPDT latching switch, and the closest one i found was one from TE with part number RT424F12: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-Schrack/RT424F12?qs=KKrrU%2BaSadLDrcKb/O0/fA==

View attachment 48893
Would you mind checking if my mapping of the wiring is correct?
s in your diagram = A1 on RT424F12
i in your diagram = A3 on RT424F12
r in your diagram = A2 on RT424F12
a1 in your diagram = 12 on RT424F12
+ve in your diagram = 11 on RT424F12
b1 in your diagram = 12 on RT424F12
a2 in your diagram = 22 on RT424F12
-ve in your diagram = 21 on RT424F12
b2 in your diagram = 24 on RT424F12

Is this correct? Many thanks.

 

[bigkim100]

Crab...what does the resistor across the motor do??

 

[bigkim100]

Here's one way you could do it, using a dual-coil DPDT latching relay controlled by the normally-open contacts of the limit switches :-
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The resistors and capacitors are for suppressing any arcing at the switch contacts.
Resistors are 1/4W. Caps are film type. If the motor running current is 30mA the relay switch contacts should be rated to switch DC of at least 100mA.

Thank you Alec...cheers!!

 

[bigkim100]

Here is a circuit from another question last December. For your use, the two switches (NO contacts) are wired in parallel in the place marked SW1. When either switch closes, the circuit reverses.

The circuit is based on an impulse relay that performs the toggle and latch functions. This link is to a fairly beefy unit that probably draws more power than the motor, although it is energized for very brief periods. It is included here as an example, not a recommendation of a specific part.

https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data Sheets/Tyco Electronics P B PDFs/S89 90_DS.pdf

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Thank you Analogue...cheers!!

 

[CircutScoper]

Hi guys, I'm a newbie in both this forum and electronics so please pardon me if i'm using the wrong terms and if my descriptions below is a bit off/confusing.

I'm trying to create an 180 degrees oscillating base, which once power is connected, it will continually oscillating from left to right.

I've found the pre-made part for which has a "base" with motor and two mouse switches on either side. But i have no idea how to wire it:

View attachment 48859

I think, i need a circuit, where, it will reverse the polarity of power to the motor, when the oscillating "base stick" hits the left or right most position, triggering a signal from the mouse switch.

Hope this makes sense and would appreciate any recommendations/guidances.

Many thanks.

No need for fancy (and expensive) latching or impulse relays. An ordinary relay can latch itself with the help of a couple diodes.

 

[bigkim100]

Very good schematic...simple and accurate!!

 

[CircutScoper]

No need for fancy (and expensive) latching or impulse relays. An ordinary relay can latch itself with the help of a couple diodes.

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Wasted a diode.