Research for a 1:1 electric car

[lincpimp]

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]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

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]

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]

Originally Posted by lutach

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

Definately! I just signed onto DIY electric forum. I now have alot of reading to do, kinda like when I got into bl r/c.

In the 6 months before I signed on this forum i read the entire thing, from the beginning. That was a job, and I still did not really understand till I had some experience.

[lincpimp]

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.

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[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

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.

Hey Linc,

Ok, I have some updated information on the controllers I mentioned.

They are Curtis 24 - 36 volt brushed controllers and they are 350amp versions.

Both are Model 1187. Each one should be good for 12,600 watts of power.

[lincpimp]

Thanks Sike. I will have to look up them and see if they will work...