Owner | Malcolm Faed |
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Owner's Other EV | 1992 Toyota Hilux / Tacoma |
Location | Collaroy Plateau, Sydney, New South Wales Australia map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2007 Home made self balancing scooter The scooter is like the Segway. It is based on an old electric wheelchair chassis. |
Motor | 24v from Electric Wheelchair. Permanent Magnet DC |
Drivetrain | 2 x DC 24 volt motors from electric wheelchair. The wheels are driven through a worm drive reduction gearbox. |
Controller | 2 channel PWM IBC From RoboWars. WebPage Firmware replaced to give Locked Antiphase control. |
Batteries | 3 7Ah SLA, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel These batteries were scrounged from the Electric Wheelchair place. They are used but hold a charge. |
System Voltage | 36 Volts |
Charger | Home made 12 volt Batteries charge in parallel an discharge in series. |
Top Speed | 10 MPH (16 KPH) The scotter can go at a fast walk on flat concrete or tar seal. |
Acceleration | Lean forward, it goes forward it goes forward, Lean back and it goes back. :) |
Seating Capacity | 1 standing |
Tires | Std electric wheelchair tires. |
Conversion Time | 3 weekends and some software development time. From start to finish about 2 months. |
Conversion Cost | AUD $600 |