View Full Version : Looking for another project
Clayton
03-20-2011, 11:59 AM
Okay, I have no idea how running minis/karts on electric works, but I have a question:
I wanna build a mini-bike (something quite small) out of some peices I have lying around. I have an elctric motor that has a plugin on it, but was used for powering an old cement mixer.
If I hooked that up to a 24volt battery would I be able to power my mini?
Ghanem
03-20-2011, 12:13 PM
Depending on the engine if it can bears the battery power.
anderkart
03-20-2011, 01:57 PM
No, your cement mixer motor most likely ran off AC power, batteries supply DC power.
Those are 2 completely different sources of power and require the correct type of electric motor.
It wouldnt be very convenient, but you could run that motor on a minibike plugged into your house with a super long extension cord, or by using an electrical device called an Inverter that converts batteries DC power to AC.
j.concepcion54321
03-20-2011, 03:57 PM
aprox. how much weight is it gonna be pushing because you can get electric scooter motors quite cheaply off of ebay. those are 24 volts and run on batteries. and they have different watts so you can choose depending on how much power you need
j.concepcion54321
03-20-2011, 03:57 PM
your also gonna need things like a controller, throttle, batteries, etc.
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