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Daox · 06-28-2013, 03:11 PM

Its not a DC motor, its an AC motor. Permanent magnet just means it uses magnets instead of electro-magnets. Permanent magent motors can be DC or AC. You're going to need to go with a DC motor, or get a controller that is compatable with that motor.

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