Recent content by Jammer

Hello! I wanted to begin a discussion here about using an AC system for a project I am thinking about doing. The goal of using an AC system would be that the rig is lighter, since not as many batteries are necessary. (you really only need 1) Here's how I imagine it: A 12V 50+AH battery...

208/220 volt, General Electric 1 HP electric motor. 1/2 shaft. Frame 48. 1620 RPM .New in Box ------------------------ Any good?

Anyway, i'm good, for now. I'll post again when i need some tips,( probably by next weekend :( )

I think all this stuff about dual motors has gotten a bit off topic. to get people's minds back to the topic, i wanted to let you know that I WILL BE USING ONLY 1 MOTOR!!! so please take that discussion to another thread if you still must argue over it.

And will this speed controller work for the motor I posted above? ______________________________________________________________ Power Supply: 8 - 30 VDC Load Voltage: 8 - 30 VDC / 30 A max. With fixed 100Hz frequency and adjustable frequency from 400Hz to 3KHz. Motor Speed (PWM) can be...

I finished up the steering this weekend, and my go kart is really taking shape. I am now starting to turn towards a motor. Found this on ebay, is it any good? ___________________________________________ Item Description NEW 1000 Watt - 36 Volt Motor with Bracket (Style: MY1020-B)...

I am gunna finish up my steering system this weekend, using the idea from this site, so that's easy textbook stuff. I also figured out a way to brake without doing anything fancy. I'm taking a bicycle steering system and using that on my back wheels, fairly simple. If I can, I'll make a video...

thx, I really appreciate your feedback. I won't be able to really think about it until this weekend, but I truly thing I am getting the hang of all this.

That link was really helpful, thx. Back to my problem with speed controllers v.s money. KieranM, will the throttles on that site work? they were a heckload cheaper too. I'm still trying to find a 3 hp electric motor, do you know any sites that I could find info on 1 at. The www.evparts.com...

Thanks for the link, but I truly am a complete newbie at go karting and have no clue on which 1 I should get. Can you recommend 1 for me? (even if it's expensive, i guess I'll just have to start working a bit again) About the solar panel thing, my parents are strongly against me sucking up...

I'm no expert, but I would recommend having more teeth/belt area on your power wheel, and less on the motor shaft. This will sacrifice a little bit of your speed, but it really helps on hills and stuff to have more torque. It's like a bike, you don't accelerate in your highest gear, nor do you...

here is a Microsoft paint image of the frame. (sorry the pic's so small) I don't own my own camera. I was planning to get the steering and braking system done next weekend. (possibly on Monday) I included measurements. I am hoping to have started the electrical system in two weeks. by...

oops! sorry, i'm new to all these terms

Anyone... Please!

I estimate that my go kart will weigh in at about 250 pounds (including me!) I am building electric, and was planning on getting a 3 hp electric motor. will that work okay? If not can you suggest some stuff to me.