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Modding_out · 02.15.2009, 05:57 PM

I don't know if this has been posted, but the motors in the whit Zombie are two 9 inch electric fork lift motors running on a couple hundred volts of electricity.
there was article in a magazine, I read all about it.

JERRY2KONE · **Not a bad idea. -** 02.15.2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Modding_out

I don't know if this has been posted, but the motors in the whit Zombie are two 9 inch electric fork lift motors running on a couple hundred volts of electricity.
there was article in a magazine, I read all about it.

Thats not a bad idea finding an old electric forklift and using the motors and whatever else you can from it for the project. using an alternator would be best for running the vehicles electrical system seperately using just one 12 volt battery, which can run everything but the drive motors. Leaving you only to have to configure the drive/electrical system. You really don't want to drive this thing without power steering and power brakes. It would be way to uncomfortable to drive without them. A/C is easy once you setup the rest of the system. This can surely get complicated very quickly and it rarely gets done in a short time either. This kind of project can take a year or longer to get it rolling. Too bad we are not all living close enough to help you with the build and design.

lincpimp · 02.15.2009, 10:26 PM

I like the idea of some used/surplus parts... I will have to look into finding some used motors, and possibly controllers. Wonder if the forklift parts would work? I am guessing that they run on lower voltage that I plan to use.

sikeston34m · 02.15.2009, 11:01 PM

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I like the idea of some used/surplus parts... I will have to look into finding some used motors, and possibly controllers. Wonder if the forklift parts would work? I am guessing that they run on lower voltage that I plan to use.

What voltage do you plan to use?

I think I have a couple of 350 amp brushed controllers that are 24 volt.

They are made by Curtis Instruments. If you're interested, I can get you the model number and the spec sheet.

lincpimp · 02.15.2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sikeston34m

What voltage do you plan to use?

I think I have a couple of 350 amp brushed controllers that are 24 volt.

They are made by Curtis Instruments. If you're interested, I can get you the model number and the spec sheet.

Definately... I wonder what they can handle?

sikeston34m · 02.15.2009, 11:19 PM

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Definately... I wonder what they can handle?

I'll pm you tomorrow with the specs. I have to go to the shop and get the model number.

I do remember looking up features about them. Curtis makes a good line of controllers. IIRC, most of their models can be controlled with rotary or linear pots, or even pwm (such as a servo tester does or a receiver for that matter).

The sky is the limit. It all depends on how much money you wanna throw at it.

Here's their website:
http://www.curtisinstruments.com/

lutach · 02.15.2009, 11:29 PM

You have my e-mail, let me know what you're looking for and I'll try to help you the most I can.

lincpimp · 02.15.2009, 11:30 PM

Thanks James. I am all about doing this on the cheap... I can be quite inventive if necessary. I am wondering if I can run 2 motors together to double up on the power? I was planning to run 12 12v batteries in series for 144v... But I could do a 2p setup with half the voltage... Depends what is cheaper. I am sure the hv setup is better, especially considering the controller options.