Australian Facetors Guild Limited - Gemmaster GS4 motor and switch controller replacement options

09 May 2025 4:39 PM

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Anonymous member (Administrator)

Hi,

Looking at replacing the standard motor that looks like it has shorted out and affected the controller as well.

I believe John B. may have written something in Facet Talk a little while ago.

Any leads / suggestions? to see what others have done.

Thanks in advance

10 May 2025 9:19 AM

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Reply # 13497502 on 13497128

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Hi Mark if you call GemCuts a call 02 66811686 they do a 12V conversion motor and new control $850 or there a-bouts but a call cant hurt

I have see other cutter say they have been able to get motors and controllers from JCAY but they might be good at doing electrical stuff Im not anyway give GemCuts a call I think they are open Mon-Thurs

10 May 2025 3:32 PM

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Anonymous member

Hi Mark, look up Motion Dynamics, they sell 12vdc motors and speed controllers. I've used them a few times. You'll need a 240vac to 12vdc 30A power supply as well. Unless you're electrically minded don't attempt it.

12 May 2025 2:58 PM

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Reply # 13497982 on 13497128

Anonymous member (Administrator)

Thanks Wayne,

Yes, a firm up this way will do a replacement for $850 as well.

Other feedback is that a DC conversion is a cheaper and probably safer option so will go that way.

Cheers

12 May 2025 3:03 PM

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Reply # 13497984 on 13497128

Anonymous member (Administrator)

Thanks Paul,

Will look at Motion Dynamics for a DC option.

I have somebody who knows what they are doing complete the work. He has an electrical background and has designed many DC systems involving small motors and remote controllers so I won't be electrocuting myself much to my wife's relief. I'm banned from electrical ... and ladders these days. :)

Cheers

Australian Facetors' Guild Limited

Gemmaster GS4 motor and switch controller replacement options