I did the calculations myself, but im curious what gauge you guys use...
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM, isaac goldman <[email protected]>wrote: > Now for a much stupider question, but what wire gauge should I be using in > the run from the batteries to the speed controller to the motors? > > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:39 AM, Derek Engelhaupt <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Of course that's if your tracks didn't slip at all your motors would >> stall. My tracks are steel so they would slip some. >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:37 PM, Derek Engelhaupt <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> I have seen people use standard clips, but Robot Market Place looks like >>> they still have the connectors in stock: >>> >>> http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-EVCABLE.html >>> >>> Most people were using (2) 12V 18AH batteries to power them. The fuses >>> you would need on them would really depend on the speed controller you use. >>> Personally I have blown 30A fuses with my scooter motors. I think I'm >>> using a 50A fuse with a 60A controller. Stall current would be if you >>> decided to do something like...running your tank into a wall and keep >>> pushing the motors full throttle. At that point they would stall and be >>> pulling upwards of 100A. At 50A my fuses would blow and protect my motors >>> and my controllers. >>> >>> Derek >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM, True North Armouries < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Update; I just received a set of EV motors, and am almost at the stage >>>> of mounting them in the tank. I have a few questions concerning EV motors >>>> though for people who know about them. Im planning to run them off 24 >>>> volts. >>>> >>>> Id like to know what rating on the fuse and relays people use, as the >>>> datasheet claims a stall current of over 100 amps. Id like to know how many >>>> Ah the batteries should be. Lastly, do i need the ev wiring harness or do >>>> the tabs accept standard sized crimp connectors? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sunday, July 7, 2013 8:46:19 PM UTC-4, True North Armouries wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> I started working on my t34-85 this past Canada Day, though ive been >>>>> doing research and electronics work since Easter. I'd like to take a >>>>> moment >>>>> to thank Steve for the T34 plans; for my first tank im really grateful to >>>>> not have to scale any drawings before I can start sawing. >>>>> >>>>> Ive been looking at motors, and I need some advice; most of you seem >>>>> to have EV motors, which are increasingly hard to find. I have done a fair >>>>> bit of looking on-line, and have come to the conclusion I have no idea >>>>> how >>>>> many watts my motors should be. I found someone selling 350 watt 24 volt >>>>> scooter motors for a good price, but I wanted to know what you guys think, >>>>> seeing as some of you have far more experience. Is 350 watts per track >>>>> enough power, or is it going to be sluggish and i should look for at least >>>>> 500-600 watts? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks in advance, >>>>> >>>>> Isaac >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> -- >>>> You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. >>>> To post a message, send email to [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] >>>> Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat >>>> >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> -- >> -- >> You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. >> To post a message, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] >> Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat >> >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "R/C Tank Combat" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> > > > > -- > Isaac Goldman > 5142334423 > > This message contains confidential information and is intended only for > the individual named. 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