Hi,
I just joined. I've been developing the "Electric Hubcap "
36V/130A/5KW BLDC pancake motor. (Among other things.)
Here are short snips from an early version (converted Honda 7.5 HP), Nov. 2010.
Launch from wharf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUfqSSnEh5c
From Onboard: http://www.youtube.com/user/TurquoiseEnergy
Inside motor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1MkdixNLcc
The motors are now much improved... enclosed in a tough
polypropylene-epoxy case and have perhaps 95% peak efficiency. I'm
re-doing the Honda with the latest motor. (It should be quiet - the
shaft was pressing down on the gears in the first version.)
For a speedboat, the Honda's RPM is too low because of a built in
2.8 to 1 speed reduction at the bottom of the leg to the prop. The
motor gets to its top RPM (~2000) without pushing very hard. So I'm
also planning an "electric outboard from scratch" that would have 1
to 1 or thereabouts. I was going to use a chain drive, but have
realized a toothed belt (as in car engine timing belt) would be
quieter and could let the leg be made narrower.
Regards,
Craig
Victoria BC Canada
http://www.TurquoiseEnergy.com/
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