From 186558fd158d3c0b617c4a1b1072ca9e31fb220b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bryan Joseph Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:41:56 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] larger phase wires --- 500And650.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/500And650.md b/500And650.md index 0adc4f5..45201a2 100644 --- a/500And650.md +++ b/500And650.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ * Message [Gerardo](https://www.facebook.com/gerardo.salas.31392410) on facebook for how to purchase a kit * [Electro and Company](https://www.electroandcompany.com/buy-kits) * Kelly KVD7212NX controller with an additional heat sink(labeled as model Y and Model Z) - * The my1020+ motor is manufactured by Kunray, currently the same as the 72v 3000w but with enlarged phase wires to handle higher current without heating up and adding resistance and power loss to the motor + * The my1020+ motor is manufactured by Kunray, currently the same as the 72v 3000w but with enlarged phase wires. See section regarding larger phase wires [below](#Motors). ## Motors @@ -21,10 +21,13 @@ * ![These two bolts I believe](./images/1020Motor.jpeg) * [This motor](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000250072388.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802ozHCez) has been verified to handle 250 phase amps and about 100 battery amps though it gets hot fast. - * If you push it hard you'll need a heat sink like [this](http://www.pwmall.com/p-210643-50_126-delavan_heat_sink_fits_all_4_diameter_delavan_motors_7870_7970_7871_7971_fb_series): + * If you push it hard + * You'll need a heat sink like [this](http://www.pwmall.com/p-210643-50_126-delavan_heat_sink_fits_all_4_diameter_delavan_motors_7870_7970_7871_7971_fb_series): * ![this](images/heatsink.jpeg) - * Feel free to put [your old motor in your kid's 350](./350s.md#motor-upgrade) + * You'll also want to consider larger gauge phase wires. Larger gauge phase wires helps with pushing higher current(amps) into the motor with less heat loss(power loss) to the motor. Hot wires means an exponential loss of power to the motor. This is only necessary if you plan to push more than about 80 battery(continuous) amps. + * Feel free to put [your old motor in your kid's 350](./350s.md#motor-upgrade) + ## Controllers * Little focer([US](https://www.makerspev.com/products/little-focer-rev3-standard?fromB=yes), [world wide](https://customwheel.shop/high-voltage-esc-motor-speed-controllers/little-focer-v3-esc-84v-20s?fromB=yes))