[Evford]

thank you major,
I looked everywhere online and I could not find infos about it. Thanks to you I now know what type of controller I have.

To answer your question, I don't know if it works because the truck has no batteries. But, if I discovered that it doesn't work or if I decided to replace it with a more efficient controller, do you have any suggestions regardind which one should I get? I am just a beginner, as you probably already know.

thanks again for your help.

[major]

Originally Posted by Evford

To answer your question, I don't know if it works because the truck has no batteries. But, if I discovered that it doesn't work or if I decided to replace it with a more efficient controller, do you have any suggestions regardind which one should I get?

Hi Evf,

Well, you may have noticed I did not mention efficiency in my earlier post. Just because a controller is newer will not necessarily make it more efficient. In fact, the one you have looks like it has a 1A by-pass which newer controllers do not support. This feature essentially makes a controller 100% efficient at full bore, well, short of the by-pass contact resistance. Other than that, newer controllers will use more efficient switches, mosfets and diodes, and run at higher frequencies, which is debatable that this makes them that much better.

At any rate, I stay away from making specific recommendations as to component vendor selection. I don't mind giving opinions where I feel I have knowledge. So just get the best controller you can afford and then maybe some (like take a loan ). For the most part, controller dollars relate directly to capacity and quality, with a dose of support and warranty thrown in on the side. Seems like a lot of others here are quick to tell which one to use

Regards,

major

[Evford]

thank you very much the advice. I didn't know if that type of controller was very old and inefficient. I now feel much better about keeping it, expecially because my primiry mission is to make the truck run first.

[major]

Originally Posted by Evford

thank you very much the advice.

Careful.

I said "kind of looks like". I'm not sure it is a GE EV1 or 100 controller. That is my best guess.

You're welcome for the thank you on the advice. But that only goes so far as to when you realize it was wrong advice. Check it our further.

Regards,

major