Any ideas how AI's Axis DC pumps work electrically? Interested in making a controller for it.

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I'm interested in seeing if I can replace the DC controller on the AI Axis 40 pump, but I'm not sure how the Axis pump works. Is it just a DC motor, and the factory controller is just PWMing the 24V supply to get the duty cycle for the various speeds? Making your own controller in that case - just a MOSFET to switch the 24VDC - seems pretty doable.

Curious if anyone has gone down that route and might be able to provide some insights?
 

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These kinds of projects are outside of my area of comfort, but I do feel comfortable giving you a bump for an interesting project.

I would offer advice if you asked how to burn down a house with only tampering with the electrical wiring but you are looking for DC connection information that I don't have. GL
 

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