BaconBitRacing
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Comin' together! I'm quite thrilled to see this thing on the Jeep.
'wittle 'wesistor (Mini Jeep)
- Thread starter Functional Artist
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Master Hack
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Impressive!
Functional Artist
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Thanks fellas 
I got some motor-vation parts from my Buddys at Alfa Wheels
Check 'em out they gots lots of stuff
https://alfa-wheels.com/
A couple of Unite MY-1020 48V 1,000W (~1.2HP) brushed motors
...& a couple of bigger/beefier/better speed controllers
top: XK-10E1F-31 48V 31A
bottom: YK-31 48V 28A
Wiring definition
I got some motor-vation parts from my Buddys at Alfa Wheels
Check 'em out they gots lots of stuff
https://alfa-wheels.com/
A couple of Unite MY-1020 48V 1,000W (~1.2HP) brushed motors
...& a couple of bigger/beefier/better speed controllers
top: XK-10E1F-31 48V 31A
bottom: YK-31 48V 28A
Wiring definition
Functional Artist
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Quick wiring definition review
* Note: Make sure you have the right Voltage
Power: This is the connection where the speed controller gets its "power" from the battery
Motor: This is the connection where the speed controller sends the "power" to the motor
Power Lock: This is the connection for the On/Off (key) switch
Throttle: This is where you connect the (0 - 5V) electronic throttle
* Important: All the above are required
* Note: Make sure you have the right Voltage
Power: This is the connection where the speed controller gets its "power" from the battery
Motor: This is the connection where the speed controller sends the "power" to the motor
Power Lock: This is the connection for the On/Off (key) switch
Throttle: This is where you connect the (0 - 5V) electronic throttle
* Important: All the above are required
ezcome-ezgo
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I had a little episode with a 3-phase, 7.5hp electric motor last week. Voodoo!
Functional Artist
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Well, how did it turn out?
...was there a "doll" involved?
...or a just lettin' out some of the Magic Smoke situation?
Functional Artist
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I made a bracket to mount to (2) SC(s)
...& a tray to hold them, the wiring & the connections
...& a tray to hold them, the wiring & the connections
ezcome-ezgo
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Worked out fine once the smoke cleared.
Functional Artist
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I harvested the fuse box out of an old Isuzu NPR truck
Then, surgically removed about half of it, to leave a (10) slot fuse box (even has a built-in mounting bracket with a bolt hole)
The "small" power circuits (Headlights, Brake Lights etc.) on the Mini-Jeep
...& also, the signal "functions" (On/Off & Reverse) all operate at pack Voltage ~50V
...but, will probably carry less than an Amp
* Except for the Charge Port, which is also pack voltage (~50V)
...but, it may have to convey up to (10) Amps
...so, it will have its own separate & proper fuse
So, I'm going to see about incorporating this fuse box into the system
...to provide some sort of Direct Short protection between these "small power & signal" functions
...& the (2kWh) 48V 50AH Lithium batt pack (just in case)
** Which most go karts &/or small parade vehicles don't usually have
Then, surgically removed about half of it, to leave a (10) slot fuse box (even has a built-in mounting bracket with a bolt hole)
The "small" power circuits (Headlights, Brake Lights etc.) on the Mini-Jeep
...& also, the signal "functions" (On/Off & Reverse) all operate at pack Voltage ~50V
...but, will probably carry less than an Amp
* Except for the Charge Port, which is also pack voltage (~50V)
...but, it may have to convey up to (10) Amps
...so, it will have its own separate & proper fuse
So, I'm going to see about incorporating this fuse box into the system
...to provide some sort of Direct Short protection between these "small power & signal" functions
...& the (2kWh) 48V 50AH Lithium batt pack (just in case)
** Which most go karts &/or small parade vehicles don't usually have
Functional Artist
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Bouncin' around again
...but, that's what you do in a Jeep
Cleaned up & painted the suspension parts
...& also, cleaned up (before)
...& primed the frame (after)
* Notice, I added a couple of "cross members" to support & secure the floorboard
...a steering column brace
...& a good-n-strong hood hinge mounting bracket
...but, that's what you do in a Jeep
Cleaned up & painted the suspension parts
...& also, cleaned up (before)
...& primed the frame (after)
* Notice, I added a couple of "cross members" to support & secure the floorboard
...a steering column brace
...& a good-n-strong hood hinge mounting bracket
Denny
Canned Monster
Just a suggestion you might want to triangulate the steering column/cowl mount to keep it from shaking and cracking off. Just a suggestion. But looking good otherwise!
BaconBitRacing
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that would be embarrassing in a parade! Looking good @Functional Artist, me and my family are rooting for you to finish in time!
Functional Artist
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Yup, I agree.
I will probably have to fabricate some kind of a brace for the grille
...& then, can/will "triangulate" with/off of it
Functional Artist
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Still bouncing around
...but, thats what you do in a Jeep
Working on switch & instrumentation for the dashboard
Digital speedometer (speed indicator)
Voltage meter (fuel gauge)
On/Off switch (system ignition)
Reverse switch (Forward/Reverse switch)
Here is a potential lay-out, with the instruments & a couple of simple Toggle switches
...or with a couple of protective "fancy" switch covers
...or with Rocker style switches
* Remember there are (2) motors/controllers
...so, we need to "switch" them (On/Off &/or Forward/Reverse) simultaneously
So, we need DPST (Double Pole Single Throw) switches
They are basically just (2) separate switches, in the same housing, with (1) common actuation "lever"
...but, thats what you do in a Jeep
Working on switch & instrumentation for the dashboard
Digital speedometer (speed indicator)
Voltage meter (fuel gauge)
On/Off switch (system ignition)
Reverse switch (Forward/Reverse switch)
Here is a potential lay-out, with the instruments & a couple of simple Toggle switches
...or with a couple of protective "fancy" switch covers
...or with Rocker style switches
* Remember there are (2) motors/controllers
...so, we need to "switch" them (On/Off &/or Forward/Reverse) simultaneously
So, we need DPST (Double Pole Single Throw) switches
They are basically just (2) separate switches, in the same housing, with (1) common actuation "lever"
BaconBitRacing
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What do you think the “top speed” will be? I really like the cover less toggles myself, but I just like the look of metal toggle switches in general.
ezcome-ezgo
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Mid-century Jeeps would not have plastic switches. With my unsolicited vote, I approve the metal toggles, with or without covers.
Functional Artist
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Top speed "target" ~20MPH (parade speed)
BaconBitRacing
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You really aren’t limited to just Jeep Fest. I don’t know about near you but around here you don’t have to drive far for a car show… could be cool. Maybe sometime you can put in another wheel with a keyway and go “off roading”. And if you don’t want to “off road” it, I’m sure @Dingocat would for you!
Functional Artist
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Yup, I know
Toledo is "Home of the Jeep"
...& we have Jeep shows & stuff just about everywhere
...even Jeep themed bars & restaurants
FYI:
Here is a (home) video I made a few years ago "Me & Desteny take a ride"
It shows me riding my Torsk kart (48V 1,000W motor ~1.2HP)
...& she is riding a kart I built for her (24V 500W motor ~3/4HP)
Most of the ride we are doing ~15-20 MPH (with them little motors)
...& I show her about "Power Sliding" around 5:00 into the video
Toledo is "Home of the Jeep"
...& we have Jeep shows & stuff just about everywhere
...even Jeep themed bars & restaurants
FYI:
Here is a (home) video I made a few years ago "Me & Desteny take a ride"
It shows me riding my Torsk kart (48V 1,000W motor ~1.2HP)
...& she is riding a kart I built for her (24V 500W motor ~3/4HP)
Most of the ride we are doing ~15-20 MPH (with them little motors)
...& I show her about "Power Sliding" around 5:00 into the video
BaconBitRacing
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Torque over horsepower! I’m sure your neighbors like you more than some of us. Only electric, no loud sounds! Why did you so “electrified?”Yup, I know
Toledo is "Home of the Jeep"
...& we have Jeep shows & stuff just about everywhere
...even Jeep themed bars & restaurants
FYI:
Here is a (home) video I made a few years ago "Me & Desteny take a ride"
It shows me riding my Torsk kart (48V 1,000W motor ~1.2HP)
...& she is riding a kart I built for her (24V 500W motor ~3/4HP)
Most of the ride we are doing ~15-20 MPH (with them little motors)
...& I show her about "Power Sliding" around 5:00 into the video