[Wicked Carts]

we are using this advance dc 24 motor and a alltrax 650 amp controller
for a barstool racer

[Wicked Carts]

indoor kart tracks here in cali use a 24 volt systen and they run about 50 mph not sure what motor or controller they use....

they guy i get my motors from built electric carts ob shifter carts chassis 15 years ago and they ran over 80 mph.....

i will find out today if they have a few more of that 24 volt motor on the other post and get a price.....

[Arlo]

Originally Posted by Wicked Carts

we are using this advance dc 24 motor and a alltrax 650 amp controller
for a barstool racer

How much power does a bar stool need?

[Wicked Carts]

Originally Posted by Harrycarry250

Could you refer me to some good parts or places to scrap parts from. Like electric scooters, wheelchairs, and golf carts. If I only need a 24 volt controller I can't imagine it would be very expensive. Also a motor, I need one of those.
Thanks

Edit
Im thinking about this motor: http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Volt-DC-E...item20aecdb20f
This controller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curtis-Instr...item19caee9661
This pot:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curtis-PB6-P...item3cb51a8460

motor looks like for a wheel chair and the controller i have no idea
the right box but to much money

[Wicked Carts]

Originally Posted by Arlo

How much power does a bar stool need?

depends on how fast you want to go..... most guys run a6.5 gas motor and they do about 35 + mph

we also have thought about doing a mini bike too.... tomany ideas in my head...

[Wicked Carts]

here are some custom golf carts motors

[Harrycarry250]

I might be able to grab a motor from my dad, so thats not a problem right now. Whats a good controller to get? If you cant reccomend one what are some good specs to look for aside from the odvious 24 volt. Is there a substitute for the curtis 5 k pot, like a 5k pot from radioshack?
Thanks

[Wicked Carts]

i would use this controller

Features include:

• Alltrax AXE 4865
• 650 Amps
• 24-48 Voltage Range

Manufacturer's website Alltrax Inc

• Programmable via RS232 comm port using PC or Laptop
• Integrated anodized heat-sink with multi bolt pattern for flexibility
• Fully encapsulated epoxy fill - environmentally rugged design
• Advanced MOSFET power transistor design for excellent efficiency
  and power transfer
• 1/2 Speed reverse option and "Plug Brake" options available
• Type: DC "SERIES WOUND" motor controller
• Under-voltage cutback: adjustable
  • 16-30 VDC, preset to 12 volts under your battery pack voltage
• Over-voltage shutdown: adjustable
  • 30-60 VDC (48V models) (60VDC MAX)
• Operating Frequency: 18kHz
• Control voltage range; Key, Throttle and Reverse inputs:
• Reverse Horn Output: 50mA sink max
• Standby Current (Powered Up): < 35mA
• Throttle Input:
  • ITS (inductive)
  • Resistive 0-5K ohm (+/-10%)
  • 5K-0 ohm (+/-10%)
  • 0-5Volt
  • 6-10Volt
• Operating Temperature: -25C to 75C, 95C shutdown
• Adjustable via Controller Pro software:
  • Throttle acceleration / deceleration rate and map profile
  • Armature current limit
  • Brake current limit
  • Under / Over-voltage shutdown
  • Half Speed Reverse
  • High Pedal Disable
  • Plug Brake

AXE Models 24444834484448454855486572347245Current Limit400A300A400A400A500A650A300A450A2 Min. Rating 400A300A400A400A500A650A300A450A5 Min Rating 350A200A300A300A350A400A200A350A60 Min. Rating 200A135A150A175A250A250A125A200A

about $650.00 for one then you can upgrade voltage if you want down the road

[major]

Originally Posted by Harrycarry250

I might be able to grab a motor from my dad, so thats not a problem right now. Whats a good controller to get? If you cant reccomend one what are some good specs to look for aside from the odvious 24 volt. Is there a substitute for the curtis 5 k pot, like a 5k pot from radioshack?

The controller needed depends on the motor, and battery. Wicked recommended a good one. That brown DC kart of mine uses an old model 1204 Curtis at 48V and has a 275A limit. It does well with that. Both Curtis and Alltrax are good reliable products. Kelly is another place. Cheap prices and cheap products and you have to deal with China.

The pot (or driver control input device) depends on the controller. Most will accept the PB-6, which is a special 5kOhm pot used as a variable resistor. Any 5kOhm pot could be used but it is tough to get the full rotary throw on the pot equal to full foot lever push.

[Harrycarry250]

Wicked carts, I appreciate your input and I'd imagine those are fantastic controllers but I dont want to spend that money on a project that may or may not or never get done. I am trying to be as conservative as possible, not cheap. I understand that certain products dot come cheap. Which is prob the case for a controller. What is a good entry controller?