Im new to electric powered karts and such and im planning to do a few electric powered projects one of which is a simple kart. The only motors i seem to be able to source where i am are industrial motors but they run on well over 100v, the one i have been interested in is 360v. Can someone help me? Can i use a transformer to gain more voltage or is the sacrifice of current to much? Any help would be great thanks
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Forget high voltage or AC motors unless you have very deep pockets and electrical design and safety knowlege. :rolleyes3:
There are plenty of "scooter motors" on the market. You should consider 48v max systems for your project. Overvoltaging a 24 or 36v system might be worth considering too.
Check out this 4wd electric go kart video I was watching last night.
There is a follow up vid where they converted it to 1000w motors! This might give you inspiration. Good luck!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRPE3wZsY9I
There are plenty of "scooter motors" on the market. You should consider 48v max systems for your project. Overvoltaging a 24 or 36v system might be worth considering too.
Check out this 4wd electric go kart video I was watching last night.
There is a follow up vid where they converted it to 1000w motors! This might give you inspiration. Good luck!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRPE3wZsY9I
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