Hey you guys,
I've been reading this forum for some time now and it got me interested in building my own EV. With the information i found here i got started on a first project.
The plan is to use parts from an old forklift to convert a cheap chinese build quad bike into a workable ev.
So mathematicly : quad + old forklift = EV1
I start this thread so everybody who is interested in the project can follow my progresss (hopefully i'll be able to finish it). It also gives me the possibility to ask questions and advise. Since i have very little to no experience in working with electric motors i know i'm going to encounter numerous problems that will need solving, so any help is more than welcome.
First i dismantled the motors and wiring from the forklift, got them wired up and working.
The pumpmotor specs are : 24v,3300w,185A comp
The drivemotor specs are : 24v,1250w cont, 75A, series
First problem, which motor to choose?
The pumpmotor is in good condition, powers up great on a 12v battery, should provide enough power to move the quad, certainly on a higher voltage.
The drivemotor i'm not sure, motor seems to have some friction when it starts turning, powered by a 12v battery. The specs are lower than the pumpmotor but the motor itself is a little bigger, has double brushes. Windings are very dirty, so i should probably clean it somehow before i use it if i go with this motor for the conversion.
I've been reading this forum for some time now and it got me interested in building my own EV. With the information i found here i got started on a first project.
The plan is to use parts from an old forklift to convert a cheap chinese build quad bike into a workable ev.
So mathematicly : quad + old forklift = EV1
I start this thread so everybody who is interested in the project can follow my progresss (hopefully i'll be able to finish it). It also gives me the possibility to ask questions and advise. Since i have very little to no experience in working with electric motors i know i'm going to encounter numerous problems that will need solving, so any help is more than welcome.
First i dismantled the motors and wiring from the forklift, got them wired up and working.
The pumpmotor specs are : 24v,3300w,185A comp
The drivemotor specs are : 24v,1250w cont, 75A, series
First problem, which motor to choose?
The pumpmotor is in good condition, powers up great on a 12v battery, should provide enough power to move the quad, certainly on a higher voltage.
The drivemotor i'm not sure, motor seems to have some friction when it starts turning, powered by a 12v battery. The specs are lower than the pumpmotor but the motor itself is a little bigger, has double brushes. Windings are very dirty, so i should probably clean it somehow before i use it if i go with this motor for the conversion.