Outstanding videos! Professional, fun, and most importantly educational!. Thank you for your hardwork on these videos and the professionalism in work and editing. I can not wait to duplicate this on my childs first power wheel! Hats off to you bud!
And LMFAO, was about to say it had no load on it. Lol, can not make everyone happy. Always going to be someone smarter and they not only want you to be wrong but them to be right. I just love that your spending time with your daughter and actively showing her that any problem has a solution. With dedication and hard work any thing is possible. Stay safe brother.
The best Power Wheels battery conversion/upgrade video!!! After watching I’m excited to convert my son’s battery in his truck. I just hope I do everything right.
This is awesome! I finally got all my parts in this week and was able to get it built today. I appreciate the tip to add the voltage shutoff to save the battery. I installed just one M18 5.0 and am amazed how long it ran.
I set the left controller button to 16.5. the right controller button goes to a Max of 10 and that's the one that I set to 1. I've triple checked all the wiring I'm using the exact same parts he used but I'm getting no juice to the wheels. The speed controller switch is set furthest away from the controller. I'm at a loss was hoping you might remember your install and have any tips for where I might go from here
Thanks for the solid info! My daytime job is teaching and I can tell you know how to explain stuff so people without much electronical knowledge, like me, understand. Also, tell your daughter she plays her part just as well!
I did this hack last month. I was surprised the single 4.0 battery lasted about one hour, or maybe it just felt like an hour. That was with 2 kids, maybe about 90ish pounds total and they were using their Silverado truck to haul paving stones for me :) Controller was set around 50% I think. It was still definitely faster than the stock battery. I did not know about the low voltage protection cutoff for the battery so I ordered one the monitors you linked and also I liked the dock you linked better than the adapter I used so ordered one of those too, thanks for this video!
I just watched this and when I get a chance I’ll retrofit my granddaughter’s Jeep but she’s only 3 so, I’ll wait several more years. In 1714 John Harrison invented the H2 Clock and it exponentially changed our world. You and the other engineers that have preformed this retrofit are in his league. Tinkering with stuff like this keeps us Dads and Gramps young. Thanks. I’ll definitely wait till she understands how to use the controls and I believe the retrofit will be too powerful for the remote. Your video and others I noticed that the tires are well seasoned and have advanced inner wear. This is very informative to tell me that you all have also waited several years before popping the hood open. Thanks
thank you so much for teaching me how to do this my daughter loves her power wheels and the thing dies so quick I'm going to work on this project over the weekend
I did the same setup but without the speed controller since the kids would never go back to 12V once they try 20V. However the cutoff board relay is made for 20A and this cars go over 30A when you press the gas. I recommend using a bigger relay.
What gaugw wire you using to connect everything together? Please get back to me asap as Im looking at buying all the materials for my power wheels conversion. Cheers
Hello, I'm new to wiring. What AWG are you using throughout this project? I believe the PW wires are 12 AWG. Molex connectors accommodate 14-20 AWG. Terminal block is 14-22 AWG. Ferules are 7-28 AWG. Help is appreciated.
Awesome. Doing this with my Ego 56v batteries. Don’t think I’ll be able to go much more than 24v on the speed controller or I’ll blow the little motors.
I’ve fallen victim to over-draining batteries as well. Lesson learned. Amazon has a different model for $25 and I’m installing it this weekend. Thanks for the video!
Low voltage cutoff board, other channels recommend a 24 volt relay in the wiring to prevent the burning up of that low voltage board. As others stated that they went through a few boards. Has anyone done this or had any problems with this low voltage board, thanks. Dad Hacks channel gives you credit for the build with the addition of the 24 volt relay to protect the low voltage board.
Awesome video. Also very cool as a father to do a project you and your daughter can enjoy. Make more how to/DIY videos. These are great to watch and learn.
Thanks for this video, I was able to upgrade my kids car to 18V safely. I had to use a 2 channel relay optocoupler since her car has led lights and a music player with a display that works on 12V. I had Ryoby battery packs but it's basically the same thing. Great Video!!!
Hello! I was looking for any information how to save lights and sounds on newer vehicles and get the upgrade done but found nothing. Can you please share any tips on how you did it?
I did it tonight, one of those purple kidtrax convertibles. Radio, headlights, fake engine startup. All seemed like it worked perfectly fine. Everything did get brighter with the voltage being turned up, but that's something for tomorrow me to give a shit about.
I just did this modification to my kids peg Perego gator and it worked really well. I am very new to anything electric and the video made it very easy. It was definitely way faster, way more powerful and the battery lasted very long. My question is do both batteries run down at the same time or does one run down and when that one is dead the other one runs down? Thanks to havocware for making this video and future thanks to anyone who can answer my question.
I found a mustang Barbie on the side of the road. Upgraded with one battery. Crazy awesome. Went online and bought all the rest wait! Great job. You need to do more videos!
Have you seen any of these power wheels blowing out the battery monitor? I saw someone that blew one, and i'm wondering if running on a standard 12v Power Wheels chassis with 18-20v could pull enough juice to blow the monitor out? The Amazon ones I've seen are rated at 20a. Just looking for your thoughts :)
Great video. If you are not already invested in batteries, Ridgid and Ryobi batteries have built in cutoff protection making it easier to adapt them to the vehicle I run a pair of Ridgid 4aH at full chooch and get great runtime. I also have a setup with a 12v 12aH + 6V 12aH SLA batteries. Takes longer to charge, but much cheaper cells. I should compare runtime on the 12aH SLA vs the 8aH Li-ion Ridgid packs.
The low voltage cutoff in your affiliate link specifically mentions that it's not meant for batteries in parallel. Have you run into any problems since this video?
Amazing video really appreciate this. I installed a m18 on my sons lightning McQueen directly onto a speed controller without the low voltage cut off and now will be adding the module. Luckily my batteries are safe 😅
Awesome. Thanks for the info. The voltage drop limit is exactly what I was concerned about. The batteries are expensive and I'll still need them for my tools. But now I can justify picking up a few more for my tools. I'm thinking a flexvolt battery.
I have to completely rewire my kids kid trax jeep. I have all of the parts you have. My question is, where do I insert the foot pedal switch? I upgraded all the wiring to 12g. I am not going to use any relays. Everything is fused at 30 amps and the foot switch is rated a 30 amps also.
Hey there. This modification only replaces the battery portion of the circuit. Everything after these new battery connections is stock wiring, and hasn't been altered. In my case, the output from the speed controller connects to where the original battery would connect, and the foot pedal switch is most likely just after this connection. I can't be certain, as I didn't modify the unit beyond the battery.
Hi! Great video! I was allways concerned about connecting two batteries in parallel due to mutual chargings, but I see that you have done it without any hasitation. Have you noticed any issue with such parrallel connection later on ? Thank!
Havocman…any idea what would be causing it to not get power to the DC motor from the battery install? Positive to positive, etc is all there. tried so many things.
I used your links to order them, but how did you set up the Low Voltage Battery Cutoff Module? there are other videos out there but man, yours it's to the detail!!!
Just bought my daughter a 12v Mercedes AMG that has 4 motors (one for each wheel) from bigtoys green country. Definitely going to do this instead of buying a secondary battery.
Thanks for the share. I’m trying to figure out how the foot paddle and the one off switch work. Does this work as soon as you connect the DC Motor and adjust the speed regulator?
For other ride-ons that have a circuit board (music, steering motor, R/C etc) can you install this as a "Boost" between the circuit board and the motors? That way the board does not get damage with the increase in voltage. Just an idea, im toying with this..im not an engineer
Thank you for sharing, awesome video, explanation, and project! I'm going to do this conversion with some Harbor Freight Bauer batteries and I was wondering what gauge of wire you used.
Any ideas for a good sound system for a power wheels? This battery install is next for my daughters power wheels. Except I’ll be rocking Dewalt. How we from the punk rock and hardcore scene always break the rules! Good dad you are! Sound system gonna bring me back up One thing that I can depend on Sound system gonna bring me back up One thing that I can depend on
So using a terminal block allows you to use just one discharge monitor circuit for both batteries. But what if the batteries do not deplete at the same rate? Should each battery have its own circuit?
I appreciate the detail. I did the same mod to my kid's Power Wheels and thought the low voltage cutoff module would allow me to safely keep the battery in the vehicle overnight...wrong. It must still draw some current even after it cuts off at 16.5 volts. It ended up killing a $90 battery. Do you remove the battery after each use?
How do you set the battery over discharge monitor circuit? There are the two buttons that you can change values. what do you set them at? Thanks in advance!
Can i do the same installation set up without affecting features of the vehicle like sound system, usb connected music, headlights and tail lights and horns..? Hope you can help me
Derek Claycomb fast charge not only heats the cells up a lot more but by charging faster it doesn’t allow the cells to absorb their full potential yet they will register 100.% which will be one of its limited life time charges. (Take a battery charged in fast charge and when it’s full put it directly on a slow charger and watch as it starts charging more) Charging to 80.% is the ideal spot for optimal lifespan but it also decreases run time by a lot. 100% charge is less damaging to the cells than fast charging them is.
And thanks for the knowledge of the video, I had no idea about the voltage issues u spoke about, I have a barbie jeep with the 1st gears removed and 2 18volt 9ah batteries and I also took the Escalade tires that are like triple the size of the jeep so it looks so damnn cool lifted and extra wide, and I wrapped the tires all 4 with mountain bike tires with huge knobbys, I'm 210lbs and the jeep roosts the grass up in my yard and also flips me str8 backwards not even just a wheelie it completely flips backwards, then the Escalade I took a hoover board battery out and use that 😂 my kids love it, but removing 1st gear ⛮ makes the top speed over 25 miles per hr but u have to be careful because it takes like 40ft to stop so you have to be in a open field
@@havocware I just ordered a voltage cutoff module...I see below you describe how to set the values. What is the threshold value and what does it do? What should I set it to if I set the voltage cutoff at 16.5V like you did? Thanks
Hey Kevin. The threshold value acts as a buffer between when the the cutoff module kills the power (the voltage setpoint) and when it comes back on. For example - I set it to 16.5 volts, with a 1 volt threshold value: the module will open the relay (stop power flow) when the voltage reaches 16.5 volts, and won't re-energize the relay (enable power flow) until it reaches 17.5 volts (16.5+1). It acts as a pseudo hysteresis function, and stops the module from starting/stopping/starting when the module kicks in, and the voltage increases due to lack of a load. Make sense?
@@havocware Sorry to bother you again, but I have a question regarding the voltage cutoff module...I got a great deal on an 18v 12ah Milwaukee battery and when my sons get in to go, the module clicks and shuts down and the led goes out momentarily and then comes back on. After a few tries, the Jeep will eventually go, but it's very sporadic and the little black box on the module gets pretty hot. Any ideas?? Thanks
Hey there Kevin. The black box on the module is the relay - if it's getting too hot, it's most likely because your vehicle is drawing too much amperage. If you have the same voltage cutoff as I used, the relay on the board is rated for 20A, if your vehicle draws more than that with the higher voltage battery, it might eventually burn out. Do you have any fuses or a speed controller on the circuit? The fuses will protect the relay, and the controller will help you dial in the speed to a safe zone for that cutoff relay. Can you post a video of your setup / wiring so I can take a look?
So where can I find the info I need to buy? This will be my first time doing this so I’d like to do it right and safely. All I got because all I knew I needed was the red adapter with fuse and wires connected but I would like to know the rest I’ll need please
Did you add a power switch? Won’t the low voltage protector continue to draw power even after it has stopped delivering powers? Or do you just remove the batteries after every time it’s used? Thanks and awesome video!
I am wondering the same thing? I had a low voltage cutout circuit like you used on mine but forgot to unplug the batteries after a session and the cutout board drained it down to 5v.
Hi, I bought to my son the Star War Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder and have a control panel with lights and dialogues from the film, but my question is if I increase from 12V to18V won't affect/damage the control panel? Please advise.
Hi Raymundo! First off - I love the Landspeeder and have been trying to get a hold of one for my daughter! Next, I can't comment on any other model with any certainty; I just don't know enough about them. I would start with the forums on modifiedpowerwheels.com and see if anyone else has done the conversion, or has a schematic and can give some advice. It's a very valid question, and you might be right that the additional voltage could play havoc with the board (no pun intended.) Cheers!
@@havocware I'll check the link that you provided me before I started, Thanks a lot for the advise. And also I hope that you get a hold of a Landspeeder for your Daughter.
Excellent tips, let me help some more: 1. The low voltage cutoff module here will drain the battery on its own. You must install a switch at the power supply. 2. The video assumes the power wheel voltage rating is the same as the battery. In most cases, that is not true, therefore the need for a dc to dc convertor regulator. If you need a regulator, most of them comes with a low voltage protection, and you may not need the low voltage cutoff discussed in point #1. Hopefully this helps
No powerwheels are designed for 18-20v, but they all seem to handle it just fine. Trying to step down 18v to 12v is pointless and at these currents would be expensive both monetarily and in efficiency lost.
Hey nice upgrade and clean work...Would upgradeing to this battery affect anything if my ride on has remote control and led screen on it and lights ..?
This worked great for a couple of days until the protection circuit fried. It turns out that it’s rated at 20 amps. I felt it, and it was hot (not warm) to the touch. Now I’m trying to figure out if they make one of these that can handle 40 amps or a way to wire in a relay. I’d certainly welcome help from others or the original poster! Everything else worked great though
Hey Doug. Sorry you're having an issue with the load on the protection relay. If you're up for it, I can draw up a quick schematic for you to use the voltage cutoff unit in tandem with a 12vdc auto relay. Might cost another $5 (and a new cutoff module), but it will definitely handle the overcurrent issue. Cheers.
@@havocware This is exactly what i need. Please tell me where to pit the relay 24v in the wiring and i can figure it out as one video shows it after the low voltage control unit to the voltage speed control and then the relay. So not sure if this is correct. Thanks for your time.
@@havocware Can I please get the schematic. Everywhere i read, states that the cutoff unit will burn out with mlwke and dwlt batteries. even some of the vendors on amazon state it in the details/prod description.
Such a cool dad makes me smile watching you with your daughter
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legend has it his daughter is still driving around the warehouse
#1 DIYer & Dad of the year! Awesome vid with explanations without useless babble. Keep the ideas and vids coming!
I'm 22, and used to have one of those types of jeep when I was little, and what you did is Awesome!
Thanks Brendan! Cheers!
Outstanding videos! Professional, fun, and most importantly educational!. Thank you for your hardwork on these videos and the professionalism in work and editing. I can not wait to duplicate this on my childs first power wheel! Hats off to you bud!
Thanks Morgan! Appreciate the kind remarks! Cheers!
It must be really cool for her to have fun like that with her dad! Hopefully those positive memories will last a lifetime!
And LMFAO, was about to say it had no load on it. Lol, can not make everyone happy. Always going to be someone smarter and they not only want you to be wrong but them to be right. I just love that your spending time with your daughter and actively showing her that any problem has a solution. With dedication and hard work any thing is possible. Stay safe brother.
I dig it. My son's Jeep needed a new battery, ordered all the parts today. Everything except the low voltage cutoff will be here tomorrow!
The best Power Wheels battery conversion/upgrade video!!! After watching I’m excited to convert my son’s battery in his truck. I just hope I do everything right.
Excellent! Hit me up if you have any questions!
Cheers!
I actually finally have all the materials to do this. I have 2 18v 3.0 milwaukee batteries ready to rickey bobby my kid's power wheels this weekend.
Me too I'm going to do my niece's four-wheeler 🤣
This is awesome! I finally got all my parts in this week and was able to get it built today. I appreciate the tip to add the voltage shutoff to save the battery. I installed just one M18 5.0 and am amazed how long it ran.
Enjoy!
Doing the same thing soon for my kid’s Kid Trax. Following the build but will initially use only one 18v battery as the motor is only 6v
I just got all my parts in to do this. How did you adjust the voltage shutoff to 16.5v?
@@christoferlanderos8841 You have to hold down the button for a couple seconds to be able to adjust the cutoff and the restart voltage..
I set the left controller button to 16.5. the right controller button goes to a Max of 10 and that's the one that I set to 1.
I've triple checked all the wiring I'm using the exact same parts he used but I'm getting no juice to the wheels. The speed controller switch is set furthest away from the controller. I'm at a loss was hoping you might remember your install and have any tips for where I might go from here
Thanks for the solid info! My daytime job is teaching and I can tell you know how to explain stuff so people without much electronical knowledge, like me, understand. Also, tell your daughter she plays her part just as well!
Dude, your a genius for even attempting this!
Dude needs to do more videos. I only see 3 videos on his channel which is pretty impressive for 3.77k subscribers.
More to come!
That's amazing how long they lasted...the batteries AND your daughter. She was a trooper.
Your vids are great. I know you haven't posted in a long time but hope to see more. these 2 really helped me and your presentation is great.
I did this hack last month. I was surprised the single 4.0 battery lasted about one hour, or maybe it just felt like an hour. That was with 2 kids, maybe about 90ish pounds total and they were using their Silverado truck to haul paving stones for me :) Controller was set around 50% I think. It was still definitely faster than the stock battery. I did not know about the low voltage protection cutoff for the battery so I ordered one the monitors you linked and also I liked the dock you linked better than the adapter I used so ordered one of those too, thanks for this video!
I just watched this and when I get a chance I’ll retrofit my granddaughter’s Jeep but she’s only 3 so, I’ll wait several more years. In 1714 John Harrison invented the H2 Clock and it exponentially changed our world. You and the other engineers that have preformed this retrofit are in his league. Tinkering with stuff like this keeps us Dads and Gramps young. Thanks. I’ll definitely wait till she understands how to use the controls and I believe the retrofit will be too powerful for the remote. Your video and others I noticed that the tires are well seasoned and have advanced inner wear. This is very informative to tell me that you all have also waited several years before popping the hood open. Thanks
thank you so much for teaching me how to do this my daughter loves her power wheels and the thing dies so quick I'm going to work on this project over the weekend
Great narration, instructions, layout and video quality. The information and the testing is the missing info I needed to finish my project! Thank you!
I just completed this upgrade and my twin 4 year old boys love it - especially the "Don't tell Mom setting". Thanks!
Man, she's a trooper for doing that endurance test!
as a grandfather, i loved the out takes....lol.... so cute....lol
I did the same setup but without the speed controller since the kids would never go back to 12V once they try 20V. However the cutoff board relay is made for 20A and this cars go over 30A when you press the gas. I recommend using a bigger relay.
What gaugw wire you using to connect everything together? Please get back to me asap as Im looking at buying all the materials for my power wheels conversion. Cheers
Hello, I'm new to wiring. What AWG are you using throughout this project? I believe the PW wires are 12 AWG. Molex connectors accommodate 14-20 AWG. Terminal block is 14-22 AWG. Ferules are 7-28 AWG. Help is appreciated.
Love your work! Great job! Clean install. Would love to see a runtime down to 13.5 volts so we can gauge the risk vs benefits.
Great idea!
Just found part 2 great vid, will do this to my daughter 90s Vet
Bro, what are you doing, make more vids. I could see you and this channel taking off. You are clearly an AVE fan, good job.
Thanks J Goody! More in the works...
Cheers!
Agree
Thank you for this video! I copied your parts list and brought back an atv and my son loves it!
Excellent Todd! Cheers!!
I’ve seen other guys add relays to this set up. Are relays needed?!? I appreciate the videos and the electrical drawings. Has been a big help!
I never caught what size fuses you used?? Sorry if i missed it but i went back to 1st video many times
Awesome. Doing this with my Ego 56v batteries. Don’t think I’ll be able to go much more than 24v on the speed controller or I’ll blow the little motors.
I’ve fallen victim to over-draining batteries as well. Lesson learned. Amazon has a different model for $25 and I’m installing it this weekend. Thanks for the video!
Which low volt cut off did you end up using?
Also interested
Wholesome. Thanks for the breakdown! I’ll have to pick up one of those low voltage cutoffs for my build
Low voltage cutoff board, other channels recommend a 24 volt relay in the wiring to prevent the burning up of that low voltage board. As others stated that they went through a few boards. Has anyone done this or had any problems with this low voltage board, thanks. Dad Hacks channel gives you credit for the build with the addition of the 24 volt relay to protect the low voltage board.
Awesome video. Also very cool as a father to do a project you and your daughter can enjoy. Make more how to/DIY videos. These are great to watch and learn.
I am converting a 6v to 12v remote controlled with Milwaukee bat.. didn't think of the battery cutout.
Thanks for this video, I was able to upgrade my kids car to 18V safely. I had to use a 2 channel relay optocoupler since her car has led lights and a music player with a display that works on 12V. I had Ryoby battery packs but it's basically the same thing. Great Video!!!
Hey Robin. That’s awesome! Glad someone was able to get one of the newer vehicles with lighting and sound dialed in with this mod! Cheers!
Hello! I was looking for any information how to save lights and sounds on newer vehicles and get the upgrade done but found nothing. Can you please share any tips on how you did it?
I did it tonight, one of those purple kidtrax convertibles. Radio, headlights, fake engine startup. All seemed like it worked perfectly fine. Everything did get brighter with the voltage being turned up, but that's something for tomorrow me to give a shit about.
Watched the first vid, then this one came up, yup, you just got a new sub. Thanks!
Hey Thanks! Cheers!
Are your able to sell pre mate kits already made? Like the one u made
Awesome.. science/tech/experimenting..I have four daughters and they love everything about learning. You did an awesome job
Thanks Grizz! Cheers!
I just did this modification to my kids peg Perego gator and it worked really well. I am very new to anything electric and the video made it very easy. It was definitely way faster, way more powerful and the battery lasted very long. My question is do both batteries run down at the same time or does one run down and when that one is dead the other one runs down? Thanks to havocware for making this video and future thanks to anyone who can answer my question.
I found a mustang Barbie on the side of the road. Upgraded with one battery. Crazy awesome. Went online and bought all the rest wait! Great job. You need to do more videos!
This is so helpful! My kids thank you in advance and I feel much better about using my Makita batteries now!
Saving this video to modify power wheels for my nieces and future kids!!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Have you seen any of these power wheels blowing out the battery monitor? I saw someone that blew one, and i'm wondering if running on a standard 12v Power Wheels chassis with 18-20v could pull enough juice to blow the monitor out? The Amazon ones I've seen are rated at 20a. Just looking for your thoughts :)
😂 Love all the potential criticism that would be made by Sabis, Great job on the full video explanation.
Thank you for this info. Just finished tonight with a pair of ridgid lithium ions. Great idea with the discharge circuit. It works great!
Fantastic. I had already purchased the speed controller and had wondered about the lithium ions being over discharged. Glad you made this video!
Aww man such a cool dad.
You Guys Make the Beat Power Wheel Upgrade Videos!🥰👍
Outstanding how to video. Nice work.
Thanks Jon-Michael! Cheers!
Awesome video...your daughter is adorable. Great build
Thanks! Cheers!
Great video. If you are not already invested in batteries, Ridgid and Ryobi batteries have built in cutoff protection making it easier to adapt them to the vehicle I run a pair of Ridgid 4aH at full chooch and get great runtime. I also have a setup with a 12v 12aH + 6V 12aH SLA batteries. Takes longer to charge, but much cheaper cells. I should compare runtime on the 12aH SLA vs the 8aH Li-ion Ridgid packs.
The low voltage cutoff in your affiliate link specifically mentions that it's not meant for batteries in parallel. Have you run into any problems since this video?
I am wondering the same thing. I am having problems setting it with batteries in parallel
Amazing video really appreciate this. I installed a m18 on my sons lightning McQueen directly onto a speed controller without the low voltage cut off and now will be adding the module. Luckily my batteries are safe 😅
Also just added almost everything on your list of supplies, except for battery. Hopefully you do get that small commission
Can you link the wire you used?
Could you use kobalt batteries (and an appropriate adapter), and wire it up the same? I have a power wheels Escalade that has a shot battery.
Awesome. Thanks for the info. The voltage drop limit is exactly what I was concerned about. The batteries are expensive and I'll still need them for my tools. But now I can justify picking up a few more for my tools. I'm thinking a flexvolt battery.
Glad I could help!
Cheers!
I followed this mod exactly for my son's John Deere but it keeps burning through motors. On my 3rd one now. What am I doing wrong?? Help!
Much thanks, assumed it would be more then just hooking the adapter up, much thanks, saved me money for sure
Excellent videos now Patent it and let’s just get Milwaukee to make a Milwaukee Jeep , I would buy one for my kids 🤣
I have to completely rewire my kids kid trax jeep. I have all of the parts you have. My question is, where do I insert the foot pedal switch? I upgraded all the wiring to 12g. I am not going to use any relays. Everything is fused at 30 amps and the foot switch is rated a 30 amps also.
Hey there. This modification only replaces the battery portion of the circuit. Everything after these new battery connections is stock wiring, and hasn't been altered.
In my case, the output from the speed controller connects to where the original battery would connect, and the foot pedal switch is most likely just after this connection. I can't be certain, as I didn't modify the unit beyond the battery.
I got it all wired up. Now I'm waiting for 775 motors and new steel gears.
How did you set the controller voltage? Great build btw 😎😎
Hi! Great video!
I was allways concerned about connecting two batteries in parallel due to mutual chargings, but I see that you have done it without any hasitation.
Have you noticed any issue with such parrallel connection later on ?
Thank!
What a cool video. Just excellent on all accounts. Bravo to your small test driving star.
Nice job I'm wondering what other things you can apply this to. Electric skate board, bike?
I'm working on one now 🤣
Havocman…any idea what would be causing it to not get power to the DC motor from the battery install? Positive to positive, etc is all there. tried so many things.
I used your links to order them, but how did you set up the Low Voltage Battery Cutoff Module?
there are other videos out there but man, yours it's to the detail!!!
Just bought my daughter a 12v Mercedes AMG that has 4 motors (one for each wheel) from bigtoys green country. Definitely going to do this instead of buying a secondary battery.
Thanks for the share. I’m trying to figure out how the foot paddle and the one off switch work. Does this work as soon as you connect the DC Motor and adjust the speed regulator?
What about amp draw? Stall amps on the motors is 28A, well over the limits of the voltage cutoff. Have you blown any units?
Don't think my kid has ever driven his car that long anyway, but I'll add one to my build this weekend.
For other ride-ons that have a circuit board (music, steering motor, R/C etc) can you install this as a "Boost" between the circuit board and the motors? That way the board does not get damage with the increase in voltage. Just an idea, im toying with this..im not an engineer
Thank you for sharing, awesome video, explanation, and project! I'm going to do this conversion with some Harbor Freight Bauer batteries and I was wondering what gauge of wire you used.
Any ideas for a good sound system for a power wheels? This battery install is next for my daughters power wheels. Except I’ll be rocking Dewalt. How we from the punk rock and hardcore scene always break the rules! Good dad you are!
Sound system gonna bring me back up
One thing that I can depend on
Sound system gonna bring me back up
One thing that I can depend on
So using a terminal block allows you to use just one discharge monitor circuit for both batteries. But what if the batteries do not deplete at the same rate? Should each battery have its own circuit?
Excellent work and well done video. Up there in quality with TOT. Keep it up and you will go far.
Thank you for this awesome video explaining everything in detail.
I appreciate the detail. I did the same mod to my kid's Power Wheels and thought the low voltage cutoff module would allow me to safely keep the battery in the vehicle overnight...wrong. It must still draw some current even after it cuts off at 16.5 volts. It ended up killing a $90 battery.
Do you remove the battery after each use?
How do you set the battery over discharge monitor circuit? There are the two buttons that you can change values. what do you set them at? Thanks in advance!
For all intent and purposes, Is that module your using a Voltage regulator?
Can i do the same installation set up without affecting features of the vehicle like sound system, usb connected music, headlights and tail lights and horns..? Hope you can help me
You can cut that charge time down to 45 minutes with a fast charger also now try the 12.0 HD battery
Derek Claycomb fast charge not only heats the cells up a lot more but by charging faster it doesn’t allow the cells to absorb their full potential yet they will register 100.% which will be one of its limited life time charges. (Take a battery charged in fast charge and when it’s full put it directly on a slow charger and watch as it starts charging more) Charging to 80.% is the ideal spot for optimal lifespan but it also decreases run time by a lot. 100% charge is less damaging to the cells than fast charging them is.
And thanks for the knowledge of the video, I had no idea about the voltage issues u spoke about, I have a barbie jeep with the 1st gears removed and 2 18volt 9ah batteries and I also took the Escalade tires that are like triple the size of the jeep so it looks so damnn cool lifted and extra wide, and I wrapped the tires all 4 with mountain bike tires with huge knobbys, I'm 210lbs and the jeep roosts the grass up in my yard and also flips me str8 backwards not even just a wheelie it completely flips backwards, then the Escalade I took a hoover board battery out and use that 😂 my kids love it, but removing 1st gear ⛮ makes the top speed over 25 miles per hr but u have to be careful because it takes like 40ft to stop so you have to be in a open field
So its been 4 years, have you had any issues with your milwaukee batteries "dying" and not being able to charge with the 16.5 LVC setting?
I wonder if I used the cheap Milwaukee flashlight that came with it as the connection source for the battery will it prevent this issue?
Link to the cover plate on the speed controller?
Thank u I just this this exact same 2 my daughters daughter's power wheel with ure help can u please put video on how to ad lights
What gauge wire do you use for all of the connections? I assume 12 since that would match the fuse.
Great video! Diggin the Ton Up decals...I have an 01 Triple and 10 Rocket. Thank you from the NW burbs
Hey Kevin! Thanks for watching - and thanks for your FD service! Be careful out there...
See you at Motoblot?...
@@havocware I just ordered a voltage cutoff module...I see below you describe how to set the values. What is the threshold value and what does it do? What should I set it to if I set the voltage cutoff at 16.5V like you did? Thanks
Hey Kevin. The threshold value acts as a buffer between when the the cutoff module kills the power (the voltage setpoint) and when it comes back on. For example - I set it to 16.5 volts, with a 1 volt threshold value: the module will open the relay (stop power flow) when the voltage reaches 16.5 volts, and won't re-energize the relay (enable power flow) until it reaches 17.5 volts (16.5+1). It acts as a pseudo hysteresis function, and stops the module from starting/stopping/starting when the module kicks in, and the voltage increases due to lack of a load.
Make sense?
@@havocware Sorry to bother you again, but I have a question regarding the voltage cutoff module...I got a great deal on an 18v 12ah Milwaukee battery and when my sons get in to go, the module clicks and shuts down and the led goes out momentarily and then comes back on. After a few tries, the Jeep will eventually go, but it's very sporadic and the little black box on the module gets pretty hot. Any ideas?? Thanks
Hey there Kevin. The black box on the module is the relay - if it's getting too hot, it's most likely because your vehicle is drawing too much amperage. If you have the same voltage cutoff as I used, the relay on the board is rated for 20A, if your vehicle draws more than that with the higher voltage battery, it might eventually burn out.
Do you have any fuses or a speed controller on the circuit? The fuses will protect the relay, and the controller will help you dial in the speed to a safe zone for that cutoff relay.
Can you post a video of your setup / wiring so I can take a look?
So where can I find the info I need to buy? This will be my first time doing this so I’d like to do it right and safely. All I got because all I knew I needed was the red adapter with fuse and wires connected but I would like to know the rest I’ll need please
Thank you! I just got this mod done and it works flawlessly.
Does anyone know what the low voltage shutoff for 20v dewalt batteries should be?
Excellent Jim! Cheers!
My Dewalt cuts out at around 15.11V, a 16V setting will do the trick.
Did you add a power switch? Won’t the low voltage protector continue to draw power even after it has stopped delivering powers? Or do you just remove the batteries after every time it’s used? Thanks and awesome video!
I am wondering the same thing? I had a low voltage cutout circuit like you used on mine but forgot to unplug the batteries after a session and the cutout board drained it down to 5v.
Hi, I bought to my son the Star War Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder and have a control panel with lights and dialogues from the film, but my question is if I increase from 12V to18V won't affect/damage the control panel? Please advise.
Hi Raymundo!
First off - I love the Landspeeder and have been trying to get a hold of one for my daughter! Next, I can't comment on any other model with any certainty; I just don't know enough about them.
I would start with the forums on modifiedpowerwheels.com and see if anyone else has done the conversion, or has a schematic and can give some advice. It's a very valid question, and you might be right that the additional voltage could play havoc with the board (no pun intended.)
Cheers!
@@havocware I'll check the link that you provided me before I started, Thanks a lot for the advise. And also I hope that you get a hold of a Landspeeder for your Daughter.
What no snow tires for the Jeep?
Excellent tips, let me help some more:
1. The low voltage cutoff module here will drain the battery on its own. You must install a switch at the power supply.
2. The video assumes the power wheel voltage rating is the same as the battery. In most cases, that is not true, therefore the need for a dc to dc convertor regulator. If you need a regulator, most of them comes with a low voltage protection, and you may not need the low voltage cutoff discussed in point #1.
Hopefully this helps
No powerwheels are designed for 18-20v, but they all seem to handle it just fine. Trying to step down 18v to 12v is pointless and at these currents would be expensive both monetarily and in efficiency lost.
Hey nice upgrade and clean work...Would upgradeing to this battery affect anything if my ride on has remote control and led screen on it and lights ..?
This worked great for a couple of days until the protection circuit fried. It turns out that it’s rated at 20 amps. I felt it, and it was hot (not warm) to the touch. Now I’m trying to figure out if they make one of these that can handle 40 amps or a way to wire in a relay. I’d certainly welcome help from others or the original poster! Everything else worked great though
Oh and looking at Amazon reviews others had the same problem on Power Wheels so we might need to find a more heavy duty version.
Hey Doug. Sorry you're having an issue with the load on the protection relay. If you're up for it, I can draw up a quick schematic for you to use the voltage cutoff unit in tandem with a 12vdc auto relay. Might cost another $5 (and a new cutoff module), but it will definitely handle the overcurrent issue.
Cheers.
havocware yes please! I considered this but could not wrap my head around how to wire it in a way that the board can still read the voltage. Thanks!
@@havocware This is exactly what i need. Please tell me where to pit the relay 24v in the wiring and i can figure it out as one video shows it after the low voltage control unit to the voltage speed control and then the relay. So not sure if this is correct. Thanks for your time.
@@havocware Can I please get the schematic. Everywhere i read, states that the cutoff unit will burn out with mlwke and dwlt batteries. even some of the vendors on amazon state it in the details/prod description.