hi, im using a pic to control pwm of a 12V motor, im using TIP41 npn transistor. which i connected like following: base to output emitter to ground collector to motors ground and motors + to 12V which i have in circuit (im converting it to 12V which 5v regulator.)
anyways im doing this twice once with leds and other with motor, with the leds everything is ok but with the motor - it works yet the transistor heats up alot -> how hot you ask, well i can put my finger on it without burning but still it much hotter then normal, i think.
is it the connection or shuld i just use a "bigger" transistor?
anyways im doing this twice once with leds and other with motor, with the leds everything is ok but with the motor - it works yet the transistor heats up alot -> how hot you ask, well i can put my finger on it without burning but still it much hotter then normal, i think.
is it the connection or shuld i just use a "bigger" transistor?