Electric Go Kart 2 Minutes 39 Seconds
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Author
felixtimlock
Created
July 26, 2006
Updated
November 21, 2008
Length
2 Minutes 39 Seconds
Rating
4.56
Views
195,956
Description
Wow...too many questions to answer...I think Ill have too make another video to attempt to answer some of the questions that I've been asked. Here are a few FAQ's though:
-Which batteries do you use?
4 x 12v 33AH (amp hour = capacity) lead acids. I would use Lithium bats, but as a student at $10 an hour I cant afford them by a long shot.
-Which Motor?
Briggs and stratton "etek" 48V 300A 15HP I dont think they make them anymore but "PMG" - a german brand, make a 72v 400A 35HP motor! (it is more expensive though).
-How fast?
It only goes about 60KPH (36mph) with the current (LOW) gearing, but with different gearing I think it could do over 110KPH (66mph), (I know a guy who put the same motor and controller on a pocket bike/monkey bike with 1 to 1 gearing and he did 178KPH (110MPH)!!
-How long will it go for?
About 15 minutes flat-out with one battery pack (4 x 12v 33AH bats)
I hope this helps!
By the way...someone asked for drawings...I didn't do any (sorry!!) I measure once, cut twice :D
Cheers, Felix