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| There are generally two types of motor controllers, which must match your type of motor: | There are generally two types of motor controllers, which must match your type of motor: | ||
| - | * Brushless | + | * **Brushless** |
| - | * Brushed | + | * **Brushed** |
| In addition, the speed controller will have specifications you must work within to prevent failure: | In addition, the speed controller will have specifications you must work within to prevent failure: | ||
| - | * Voltage - make sure the controller operates within you max/min voltage | + | * **Voltage** - make sure the controller operates within you max/min voltage |
| - | * Current - make sure your controller can reliably control the amperage of your motor and batteries | + | * **Current** - make sure your controller can reliably control the amperage of your motor and batteries |
| - | * Throttle - some controllers accept 0-5v for throttle input; some require 0-5k ohm potentiometer input, some will accept either | + | * **Throttle** - some controllers accept 0-5v for throttle input; some require 0-5k ohm potentiometer input, some will accept either |
| Wikipedia has more information on the topic of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_speed_control|electronic speed control]]. | Wikipedia has more information on the topic of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_speed_control|electronic speed control]]. | ||
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| Your options for obtaining your speed control are: | Your options for obtaining your speed control are: | ||
| - | * New - lower power controllers can be had for cheap; high powered get very expensive very fast | + | * **New** - lower power controllers can be had for cheap; high powered get very expensive very fast |
| - | * Used - Often a good choice for higher power controllers, if you can find a deal | + | * **Used** - Often a good choice for higher power controllers, if you can find a deal |
| - | * Build-your-own - Can be very inexpensive for lots of power, but obviously much more complicated. | + | * **Build-your-own** - Can be very inexpensive for lots of power, but obviously much more complicated. |
| ===== New ===== | ===== New ===== | ||
| The Internet has many new, very inexpensive "Chinese Controllers" floating around, in both brushed an brushless forms. They are generally designed for usage in scooters or e-bikes. There are also higher-powered controllers available for golf carts, but are generally much more expensive. | The Internet has many new, very inexpensive "Chinese Controllers" floating around, in both brushed an brushless forms. They are generally designed for usage in scooters or e-bikes. There are also higher-powered controllers available for golf carts, but are generally much more expensive. | ||
| + | * in 2018, a 48V 1500/1800 watt brushless chinese controller was available on ebay for ~$27 price point. | ||
| + | * this family of controllers has: | ||
| + | * low-current e-stop wire pinned out that must be tied high for the controller to be enabled. | ||
| + | * reverse input | ||
| + | * top speed cut-off selector (typically does not change acceleration curve) | ||
| + | * accepts both(?) hall and resistive style throttles??? (need to confirm) | ||
| Sources: | Sources: | ||
| - | * Ebay - [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=36v+controller&_sacat=0&_from=R40]] | + | * [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=36v+controller&_sacat=0&_from=R40|36 volt controllers on eBay]] |
| - | * Ebay - [[ http://www.ebay.com/itm/291333917097]] | + | * [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=36v+curtis+controller&_sacat=0|Curtis style controllers on eBay]] |
| - | * Ebay, Curtis style controllers: [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=36v+curtis+controller&_sacat=0]] | + | * [[http://www.ebay.com/itm/262136734386|DC 10-50v 3000W 60A Controller on eBay]] |
| - | * TNC Scooters - [[http://tncscooters.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=41_74]] | + | * [[http://tncscooters.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=41_74|TNC Scooters]] |
| + | * [[http://vedder.se/2015/01/vesc-open-source-esc/|VESC – Open Source ESC]] | ||
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| Sources: | Sources: | ||
| - | * Ebay - [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=36v+curtis+controller+used&_sacat=0]] | + | * [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=36v+curtis+controller&_sacat=0|Used Curtis style controllers on eBay]] |
| * Craigslist | * Craigslist | ||
| * Your local scrap yard | * Your local scrap yard | ||
| ===== Build-your-own ===== | ===== Build-your-own ===== | ||
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| Building your own controller can be a rewarding process, but certainly involves more complexity. | Building your own controller can be a rewarding process, but certainly involves more complexity. | ||
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