Revised bill of materials (BOM) (dated 2009.09):
[moved to after the jump]
| Base Unit |
Piaggio Boxer (1971)
- 50 cc 2-stroke internal combustion engine (removed) |
|---|---|
| Electric Motor | HXT 80-100-B 130Kv Brushless Outrunner from United Hobbies
- link to new version of motor - Tachs: 3000 rpm @ 24V nominal (4500 rpm @ 36v; 6000 rpm @ 48v) - Max amps drawn: 100A @ 24V - Max watts drawn: ~ 2500 watts |
| Electronic Speed Controller | Castle Creations Phoenix HV-110 (link) |
| Throttle | Magura 0-5K Potentiometer motorcycle twist grip throttle |
| Servo Tester (Pot to ESC) | Boman Industries Polar-Matic PC-50 (ebay) |
| Power Monitor | Cycle Analyst (link) |
| Batteries | Currently SLA: 2 x SLA-35-12 Sealed Lead Acid Battery
- 2 x 12V @ 35A = 24V (30kph top speed) - Range = 18 km (estimated) - Soleil 75 watt 24v SLA charger - 3 x 12V @ 35A = 36V (45kph top speed) - Range = 18 km (estimated) - 36 volt SLA charger Future Plan: NiMH or Lithium Polymer or LiFe4Po - 48V (50kph top speed) |
| Power Connectors | - Anderson PowerPole 75A on main connections - link
- Anderson PowerPole 30A on sub connections - link |
| Wiring |
- 8 gauge stranded copper on main power lines and motor leads
- 12 gauge stranded copper on sub power lines |
| Lighting | - Front lighting using high-power Luxeon LED
- Rear lighting using high-power red LEDs |
| Low Voltage (12/5VDC) Converters |
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| Things I burned out/destroyed |
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