Being that they could stall and draw 100A each. I would overkill a smidge with 8awg or 10awg silicone jacketed high strand count wire. You could get by with 12awg though I bet. Mike B
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 7:16 PM, isaac goldman <[email protected]>wrote: > 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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