Pick some brains on ryobi 18v grass strimmer

[splodge]

Hey all im here to pick some brains , no idea where to post my question though
I have a Ryobi 18v grass strimmer with a simple trigger that is just on or off , i would love to able to make it variable speed. Would that be possibe

 

[UNG]

Not sure why you would want a strimmer with a variable speed as generally the speed is optimised to cut without any or minimal drag on the motor to prevent overload and or burnout

 

[splodge]

Okay dont take this the wrong way, but i just wanted to know if it was possible. Not have someone tell me they have no idea why i would want to doit. seems a bit of a waste of your time and a bit pointless on your behalf sorry if that sounds rude but thats how i see it

 

[James]

What type of motor is it?

 

[splodge]

What type of motor is it?

all i know is its model number really sorry i dont know what sort of motor (sorry im useless with this stuff)

OLT1832​

 

[UNG]

Okay dont take this the wrong way, but i just wanted to know if it was possible. Not have someone tell me they have no idea why i would want to doit. seems a bit of a waste of your time and a bit pointless on your behalf sorry if that sounds rude but thats how i see it

I don't really like the tone of your post but you asked a question and I posted a response no doubt if we had waited a few days you would have poted again demanding a response so your added to my room 101

 

[Avo Mk8]

Hey all im here to pick some brains , no idea where to post my question though
I have a Ryobi 18v grass strimmer with a simple trigger that is just on or off , i would love to able to make it variable speed. Would that be possibe

Well that strimmer apparently has an 18V brushed motor and a 5Ah battery which lasts 50 minutes continuous strimming, so lets assume the running motor current is about 6A. So a ready made speed controller rated over 6A at 18V and above might survive and could theoretically do the job. Don't hold me responsible if it a) doesn't work, or b) goes bang!

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How you get such a module into the strimmer, and create an ergonomic trigger control, would be entirely up to you!

PS playing around with Lithium battery circuits can be dangerous, though hopefully Ryobi have provided some s/c protection in their battery pack,

 

[splodge]

Well that strimmer apparently has an 18V brushed motor and a 5Ah battery which lasts 50 minutes continuous strimming, so lets assume the running motor current is about 6A. So a ready made speed controller rated over 6A at 18V and above might survive and could theoretically do the job. Don't hold me responsible if it a) doesn't work, or b) goes bang!

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How you get such a module into the strimmer, and create an ergonomic trigger control, would be entirely up to you!

PS playing around with Lithium battery circuits can be dangerous, though hopefully Ryobi have provided some s/c protection in their battery p

Well that strimmer apparently has an 18V brushed motor and a 5Ah battery which lasts 50 minutes continuous strimming, so lets assume the running motor current is about 6A. So a ready made speed controller rated over 6A at 18V and above might survive and could theoretically do the job. Don't hold me responsible if it a) doesn't work, or b) goes bang!

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How you get such a module into the strimmer, and create an ergonomic trigger control, would be entirely up to you!

PS playing around with Lithium battery circuits can be dangerous, though hopefully Ryobi have provided some s/c protection in their battery pack,

Thank you so much that's all I needed I just wasn't sure if it could be done , thank you again

 

[splodge]

I don't really like the tone of your post but you asked a question and I posted a response no doubt if we had waited a few days you would have poted again demanding a response so your added to my room 101

Hey I asked a simple question I'm new here and just asking mi would not have reposted demanding anything at all , surely these forums are here to get help andtohelp people learn Avo gave exactly what I asked not just said why would I want to do it but I have my answer thanks to avo , so I can leave I will try to delete my account but if I can't can someone do it for me ,again thank you to Avo for a simple reply I'm sorry I was so new and unlearned and to the other person who actually asked for more information

 

[Lou]

This forum is a place of mutual respect for members old and new - lets keep it that way

I am going to close this thread as I believe it has been sorted.