Friday, February 26, 2010

Re: [Electric Boats] Beginner thoughts

 


1. Why wouldn't an auto starter motor provide a low tech solution for short distance cruising?
 
Maybe it would, you would have to monitor amps in and temperature.

2. Has anyone looked at the arduino micro-controller as an inexpensive motor controller? The computer itself is around $20.00 and a diy motor controller is (supposedly) available as a kit for $15. This would control 36 volts and 8 amps.
There are proven scooter controllers that aren't too much more than that.
 
By far, the cheapest way to go is a trolling motor from a big box store.  Get one with pwm control and you have a reasonable high tech system for maybe $250.
 
Denny Wolfe
 


 

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