And the point is if your fuses are set to 50A and your fuses do their job then the wire doesn't become your fuse. :)
Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 2:19 PM, isaac goldman <[email protected]> wrote: > ^^Thats what i had figured. I calculated 8 AWG as the best choice, but wanted > to confirm with what other people are using > > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Michael Butts <[email protected]> wrote: >> 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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