Does VPI ADS work with Basis Gold Debut?

@lewm, as previously noted, the current SOTA Eclipse motor controller can only drive a 3-phase BLC motor.  The old Phoenix Eagle drives a single phase motor.

Isn’t the amplifier unit of the SOTA eclipse system equivalent to the Eagle amplifier in the Phoenix system? The Eagle makes 25 W, and that is why I use it to drive my Lenco motor. Why not just adapt the SOTA eclipse system? If it’s not 25 W, I am pretty sure it makes more than 5 W and would work better than your present power source.

Can't speak to the VPI, but a I use a Walker speed controller with my Basis Ovation for the same reason you cite about changing the pulley, it works very well.

The Phoenix products are excellent. I have a Falcon that I was using with my Basis and the micro adjustments really let you lock the speed in. The only thing is, the Falcon has a 5v limit, which runs very hot with the Basis 5v motor and I was concerned about longevity, which is why a bought an ADS. I spoke to SOTA a couple years back and asked them if they were ever going to re-release the standard Phoenix models, but, at least back then they had no plans. If they released the Eagle, which has a significantly higher output than the Falcon, I would definitely buy it. 

Test pilot. Mea culpa. Thanks for correcting me. I use the Eagle/Roadrunner to control the Lenco motor.

@lewm , the ADS is VPI’s latest motor controller.  It replaced the SDS.  

Rumour has it that SOTA will be reviving the old Phoenix Eagle / Roadrunner for a single phase AC synchronous motor.  SOTA’s current motor controller (Eclipse)  is for their 3-phase Condor motor. 

The ADS is old technology so far as even VPI is concerned.  I think it predates the SDS, which is in turn superseded by other superior devices.  However, if you perceive it to be beneficial, there is no harm in using it (that I know of, anyway).  For max benefit, I would use the Basis speed controller made by Basis for Basis TTs.

I am using one with my Basis 2001 and it works fine. My only quibble is that the speed adjustment pot is so fine that turning it a hairs breath changes the speed quite a bit. But you can get the speed right and it does hold it well.