You might want to upgrade the V-glide which is the throttle wiper arm..cause that 36-volt club car wiring system isn't going to be able to handle that kind of voltage .. it will melt itself down... just saying ...
This was a great technological update for the golf cart! Still though, I cringe at using the factory installed resistive coils as a speed controller. Using an electric heater for energy management is such a waste of potential battery life. I don't know much about the most recent power management technology available for Golf Carts but, my gosh! Is there a PWM available to upgrade this antique system?
Scout vehicle Using a catalyzed alcohol Solid oxide fuel cell with dual electric motors for scouting ahead while the spouse brings up the rear with the bug out truck. And nice analogy took a torch to the brain LOL
With all those extra ponies under the hood, (seat), maybe bling it out a bit? New off-road wheels. A detail job or repaint. Solar charging panels on the roof. Can't help imagining the possibilities. Cheers. 👍
Why aren't you doing a solid state speed control conversion? With that old resistor bank speed control, it doesn't matter if you are going top speed or just barely moving because you're using the same amount of power at all speeds. A solid state conversion greatly simplifies the wiring, you won't have all those wires or connections at the accelerator pedal, forward reverse switch or resistor bank. You would have a simple toggle or rocker switch for reverse and a 3 wire potentiometer based accelerator pedal.
Those older ones are fun to overvolt. It's any one's guess how long the motor will last, but they're easy to rebuild. Did you end up changing to a different converter for the accessories? Keep that left leg in the cart. Hate to see something happen to it.
Upgrade to a Navitas, 4kw Motor will only fit the DS with minor adjustments to the passenger side rear shock tower, I upgraded my buddy's cart just like you did with a MCOR throttle assembly he gets 30mph easily with his lead acid batteries
Just wait till you find out about the Navitas AC conversion. 600 amp controller. With lead acid batteries I'm at 32 mph on GPS with 23" tires. It'll ride a wheelie if you get traction.
What are those wire coils for? Does the motor get used for breaking? Neet project! The polar opposite to that gas-electric conversion on a golf cart, what did he call it? Gas battery conversion?
Waiting in parts today. Tomorrow back to work. Living in the shop sucks because normally it would be a snow day but I’m already here so i can’t blame the snow. ❄️
Great project and I know you'll do it right, but PLEASE take care of the Lithium-Ion batteries. They are a very volatile and dangerous if they start to spark. There's no real way of putting out a fire if it starts with the batteries!!!
So basically you did the electric equivalent of swapping the 4 banger out of an old Mini and replaced it with a V6 LS. Interesting. 🤔 I am reminded of "Robot Cantina" on TH-cam who's working on a Club Car golf cart and removing all the batteries, save one. For this to get power, he's engineered a _Petroleum Battery_ with a 6 horse Predator engine from Harbor Freight connected to an alternator from a Jeep Liberty to fit in the spot where the batteries used to sit under the seats. 😁
You get some cool sponsored products. Good for you.
You might want to upgrade the V-glide which is the throttle wiper arm..cause that 36-volt club car wiring system isn't going to be able to handle that kind of voltage .. it will melt itself down... just saying ...
VERY sweet ride migo... happy New Year to you all!!
Miss you both.
All the best, always...😊
Heck, yeah you go speed racer
I have some doubt that the motor, sinking around 6kW at full zot, will have a long and happy life. Really nice upgrade!
Nice upgrade for the machine. And more fun for you! Looks like you're going to get a little snow tomorrow if it hasn't already started.
FWIW, Lithium iron phosphate batteries are not the same as lithium ion batteries.
Wowza~That Thing's a Real Mean Machine, now...!
This was a great technological update for the golf cart! Still though, I cringe at using the factory installed resistive coils as a speed controller. Using an electric heater for energy management is such a waste of potential battery life. I don't know much about the most recent power management technology available for Golf Carts but, my gosh! Is there a PWM available to upgrade this antique system?
I try not to use the coils. Hammer down 0 or 100-% one speed… full speed
Scott knows that wide open, no throttling, is best…heck he’s the Detroit Diesel Expert!
what's funny is you could probably patch the rheopack into the voltage-sensor input of a transistorized speed controller if you wire it up right.
Scout vehicle Using a catalyzed alcohol Solid oxide fuel cell with dual electric motors for scouting ahead while the spouse brings up the rear with the bug out truck. And nice analogy took a torch to the brain LOL
With all those extra ponies under the hood, (seat), maybe bling it out a bit? New off-road wheels. A detail job or repaint. Solar charging panels on the roof. Can't help imagining the possibilities. Cheers. 👍
@@jimp.7286 definitely needs lights
@@BusGreaseMonkey 👍👍
Why aren't you doing a solid state speed control conversion? With that old resistor bank speed control, it doesn't matter if you are going top speed or just barely moving because you're using the same amount of power at all speeds.
A solid state conversion greatly simplifies the wiring, you won't have all those wires or connections at the accelerator pedal, forward reverse switch or resistor bank. You would have a simple toggle or rocker switch for reverse and a 3 wire potentiometer based accelerator pedal.
Unbolt each coil terminal and clean / sand /grind the contact surfaces. Much like having bad earths. I reckon that will get you another few volts.
Scott , could you use a small solar panel on the top of it to charge it or do have to plug it in….
I need to get three of those batteries get rid of the nine I have in our three-wheel truck all electric.
Those older ones are fun to overvolt. It's any one's guess how long the motor will last, but they're easy to rebuild. Did you end up changing to a different converter for the accessories? Keep that left leg in the cart. Hate to see something happen to it.
Upgrade to a Navitas, 4kw Motor will only fit the DS with minor adjustments to the passenger side rear shock tower, I upgraded my buddy's cart just like you did with a MCOR throttle assembly he gets 30mph easily with his lead acid batteries
Those batteries run $1,600 on Amazon now.
This golf cart one is 2600 i think
Donuts with the golf cart 😂
Wait until tomorrow when we have a bunch of snow on the ground.
@ 😂 that’s awesome now it needs a two way radio lol
Next up grade a solid state speed controller
Great work. A few donuts a the gravel from now on? See ya next time
Workin on a UAV for covert recon
Nice job👍
Now try to pull a bus with the golf cart!!
And the "trike" is for town recon
Just wait till you find out about the Navitas AC conversion. 600 amp controller. With lead acid batteries I'm at 32 mph on GPS with 23" tires. It'll ride a wheelie if you get traction.
Now to devise a regenerative braking system for going down the hill.
Doin' donuts in a golf cart, I love it!! ❤️ 🍩 😂
What are those wire coils for? Does the motor get used for breaking? Neet project! The polar opposite to that gas-electric conversion on a golf cart, what did he call it? Gas battery conversion?
Slow speed the eat the power to keep it slow. Don’t go slow it uses just as much electricity as going fast. ;)
it's a resistor pack/pheopack. it dumps the difference between max and target as heat. same way the speed control in many cars' HVAC works, in fact.
So cool 😊😊😊
Electrical dull person here. What is the function of those coils in the circuit?
your property is grand...where are you ?
45 min SW of Nashville TN
NEED MORE POWER!!!
This is better than Area 51.
Remember that resistor is going to get very hot and those wires won't take it if they're on top
Nothing is near the coils.
When will 64v ? :)
:) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And this is when someone gets hurt🤕
Interesting stuff. At least you sleep in your bed Scott.
Next step, a Cybertruck.
Very doubtful
Are these the ones that don't pose a fire risk like the other ones that are happening way more frequently these days?
Scott looks like he has too much fun flying around on that thing
It’s like i added a turbo
You guys got to much extra time on your hands
Waiting in parts today. Tomorrow back to work. Living in the shop sucks because normally it would be a snow day but I’m already here so i can’t blame the snow. ❄️
Great project and I know you'll do it right, but PLEASE take care of the Lithium-Ion batteries. They are a very volatile and dangerous if they start to spark. There's no real way of putting out a fire if it starts with the batteries!!!
So basically you did the electric equivalent of swapping the 4 banger out of an old Mini and replaced it with a V6 LS. Interesting. 🤔
I am reminded of "Robot Cantina" on TH-cam who's working on a Club Car golf cart and removing all the batteries, save one. For this to get power, he's engineered a _Petroleum Battery_ with a 6 horse Predator engine from Harbor Freight connected to an alternator from a Jeep Liberty to fit in the spot where the batteries used to sit under the seats. 😁
He must be close friends with Elon Musk
Yup, teaching Elon all about 2 stroke diesels!
I have a few ideas for him to spend a few bucks on some cool projects
Please do not ever make this conversion available to residents who live in Florida golf communities!
Free viagra with purchase of batteries would be a great promotion ;)