Electric Kart Help

[Oxymoron]

I know you're not trying to just bother me
Honestly, I think it's good that we have a different opinion on how to do things here.

If I understand you right, you wouldn't bother with that dusty pile of parts and just take the motor and attach a fresh controller.
Very fast and easy solution, but less fun and less to learn

It's probably because of my job... I'm usually looking for the quickest way to get something up and running again, without having to worry about revisiting it shortly after because I skimped on a few parts. That mindset has carried over into my personal life as well. Trim the fat, make it efficient, and better than before I touched it! Not always cost effective, however

Thank you for your compliments, I do my best to help if I can,
I'm here to learn new stuff and share the little things I already know
well.. just like all of us I think.

'sid

Yep, just like all of us. I learn a lot here. The compliments are well deserved, btw

Now I'm off to read more of the "STOMP Sid" thread

Sorry for the slight hijack...

 

[SBindra]

Hi
I decided to buy a new controller rather than trying to fix the old wiring. Where can i find one that will work with my motor. I have 3 12v batteries to connect to it but i dont have to use all of them.
Thanks!

 

[itsid]

Well then:
it's a 24V motor, and not a new one
So it was assumingly well used the past ~50 years; I would not overvolt it!
So here's a controller:
http://kellycontroller.com/kds36200e200a24v-36v-p-276.html

DO NOT throw away your parts, even with a new controller you will most likely need the contactors because of the high amperage.

'sid

 

[SBindra]

Thanks! I ordered the controller you linked. It should be here sometime next week. Then i just need to find out how to wire it all. I can't wait to get this working. It going to be tons of fun.
Thanks again to everyone for your help!

 

[itsid]

Great;
let us know how it goes.

AFAIK the kellys come with a good wiring schematic, so it should be easy to sort things out.


'sid

 

[SBindra]

Hi
I ordered the kelly controller and I'm in the process of wiring it. I was wondering if this throttle will work or if i need to buy another one.
I dont know where to connect the wires because there are so many spots.
Thanks for your help!

 

[jplayle]

For a kart, you just need...
-Power source (batteries)
-Controller
-Throttle input to controller
-Overcurrent protection
-Disconnect switch
-Motor

Where would you fit the over-current protection in the circuit and how important is it to have this? I was thinking batteries -> switch -> throttle/controller -> current protection -> motor -> batteries

Is this about right?

 

[Oxymoron]

Right after the batteries, before anything else.

 

[DMCdesign]

FINALLY! SOMEONE FROM MY HOME COUNTRY!

Welcome to the board B! I think you are from mumbai.......

where did you get that motor from?