Power wheels upgrade!!! 12v to 18v with speed controller

[@micah4801]

Yes! Thank you! You answered all my questions and my son's going to be very happy. And when he's happy, I'm happy. Thank you again and cheers!

[@pretx9569]

Thank you for actually explaining it! Great video, unlike the other ppl uploading videos “tutorials” about this.

[@bradleysmith2120]

Of course

[@Mickparrysstepdad]

It may also be worth buying a low voltage disconnect circuit board. A lot of batteries die when discharged too far, the low voltage disconnect is usually built into the power tool, and not the battery.

[@tarpanc34]

all three my batteries have a BMS built in .. no need for any solar panel controller... and they can rund down to zero and charge back up.. but i dont use power tools batteries.. more like small lawn mower batteries but for solar.. i got a c3 cooler and modifying the hell out of it.. w/ wireless head lights and wireless horn.. thats some crazy shit right there..

[@KKBTOPTENTV]

Love the video brotha! Just did this for my kids and they have a blast it’s hilarious!

[@scotth.268]

Brad your vid is awesome. Super easy to follow while going in depth about details. Could you do a vid where you upgrade a speed controller for electric scooter. Like a “shunt” is what they call it

[@keys333]

I think you’re amazing I have a quad and a motorcycle that doesn’t work about too try your master plan 😂

[@DanielPradoBurgos]

Duuude.... You made it look as simple as it should have been!
My little one's has a 6v motor but thinking in swapping that one for two 24v graded ones, do ya think this controller would be able to drive both?
I initially wanted to put a brushless one with their own ESC controllers and put an Arduino to control their speeds... But ya know, this is way easier hehe

[@Burds_Builds]

Just make sure you add a Voltage Protection Module (aka Discharge Protection Module). Without it, the power wheels can completely kill the battery beyond being able to be recharged.

[@LL-px1lg]

@@Burds_Builds I just learned this won't be an issue with Ryobi's battery, since they have built-in regulator or whatever it's called. Some other brands have it too. But watch out for Milwakee, cause the regulator is actually inside its respective tool, and not built in. It does you no good in the Power Wheels.

[@Burds_Builds]

@@LL-px1lg this is the same for DeWalt tools. I had to buy a voltage regulator for my son's build.

[@mayolormairez2527]

Can you link the motor module plz

[@adampecorari2015]

Curious, why do you need the controller? I have a 18v Ryobi and another 24v SLA and only replaced battery’s. Runs great. Not questioning, rather trying to understand what I can do better. Love your vids!!

[@audiwankenobi361]

From my experience people leave those things outside,they get wet or condensation in the electronics,someone powers it on and fuses or stock controllers get fried....they put them by the road for trash and people like me get them and immediately just switch out the controller and batteries. All fixed!
Happy children!

[@urenaanthony91]

How is this holding up so far? Is it still working?

[@tarpanc34]

so does it work with brushed and brushless motors.. trying to slow down my c3 cooler..lol after total custom rebuild , its way to fast for indoors...

[@ATF.California]

The stock small motor that comes with them wasn’t made to handle 18v it will burn out quick especially if your kids floor it

[@Jeromeeb]

This your actual experience? For me it seems to be when people start adding traction.

[@nd4spd325]

@@Jeromeeb I’ve been running 20v to 2 different power wheels. No issues burning up motors. If they go they go. But we drive the hell out of them lmao

[@marcu5c.57]

Thank you for posting this! Is it normal for the voltage to drop under load? I’m finding when the pedal is pressed, the voltage drops from 20v to 15v momentarily which trips the relay.

[@bradleysmith2120]

Yes that’s 100% normal. All of my bikes when they’re under a load the voltage drops until you let off the throttle

[@audiwankenobi361]

Can I hook up a twist throttle to the speed controller? I've purchased 2 because of this video and they work great on this basic type of toy but I have this fancy 6 wheeled atv thing that i just found and it has a twist throttle. It does work with a 24v speed controller but I only want to use 18v so the adjustable controller would be perfect.

[@bradleysmith2120]

Should work fine. Just hook up positive negative and the data wire

[@audiwankenobi361]

@bradleysmith2120 The data/signal wire goes where? Do I tie it in with the positive wire then connect it to the speed controller?

[@bradleysmith2120]

@@audiwankenobi361 if you're adding a throttle to that little speed controller you're going to have to bypass the potentiometer on the controller. You would have to disassemble the controller unsolder the potentiometer and then solder the throttle wires into the correct spot

[@audiwankenobi361]

@bradleysmith2120 Hahahaha! PentoWHAT?! LOL!
Don't suppose you feel like coming to Daytona Beach Florida and getting it running for me...I meant my Kids! Yes,kids...

[@bradleysmith2120]

@@audiwankenobi361 I'm all the way in Cali.

[@Dirtyfish_22]

Aye bro I got that blue bike and wanna wire in a controller. Do I pluck out the original controller and add it only run the new one.

[@bradleysmith2120]

Yes

[@michaelmyers9306]

My daughter has a 12V Power Wheel, and I've done this mod to it. The car runs for about 5-10 seconds and then flashes like the battery is dead. If I flip the switch off and back on, she gets another 5-10 seconds and then the battery flashes. These are fully charged batteries, so I don't get it. Turning the pot makes it slower or faster, but I can't find any happy medium that lets it keep going. Any ideas?

[@bradleysmith2120]

It could have to do with the BMS inside of the actual battery if you're pulling more amps then the battery management system will allow it's going to cut out.

[@ItzSnitz]

@@bradleysmith2120 this is the answer - individual batteries aren't usually rated for high enough current, you need (2) in parallel.

[@Yosefu93]

Can u link me to that speed controller?

[@avaldez62987]

How did you wire the pedal in? I can’t wrap my head around where or how to do that?

[@bradleysmith2120]

The pedal is already wired in from the store. I never touched it

[@user-ft4wf4of7b]

Can 20v dewalt works on 6v single motor ?

[@bradleysmith2120]

Would probably just burn it out. Just keep an eye on how hot it gets

[@lewiscampos]

Can you link me that controller

[@bradleysmith2120]

RioRand 8-50V DC Motor Speed Controller for Power Wheel PWM Switch 5A 20A 30A

[@PeeLoot23]

Mine just turns on even if the switch is off and not pushing on pedal

[@bradleysmith2120]

Hmm I’m not sure why it would be doing that. Maybe the wires that your connected to are straight to the motor.

[@bradleysmith2120]

Gotta make sure it’s connected to the same wires as the original battery

[@wallyo7777]

Wassup wit that moan lol

[@pspy66]

Can ya link me to that speed controller?

[@pspy66]

Nm, found it

[@bradleysmith2120]

Ok good.

[@grassfpv1876]

Bro, so I tri3d that with that speed controller and dewalt batt adapter and it all lights up, but won't drive unless I dial the speed controller back to 13v but then it barley drives