Re: (ET) "gas pedal" - or rheostat??

["steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

Were you able to implement the 'cruise control' feature on the Alltrax, 
like
the E20 has?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Richardson" <scr echoweb net>
To: <jbc coate org>; "elec trak" <>
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) "gas pedal" - or rheostat??


> Jim and All,
>
> The Alltrax controller uses three different types of throttle inputs;
> 0 - 5K, 5K - 0 and ITS or inductive.  We have the PB-6 type pot boxes 
> with
> the 0 - 5K 1/4 turn pot inside, but you can also use a ITS throttle from
an
> Club Car golf cart.  I have no idea what they cost, but check with your
> local golf car supplier.
>
> What ever you use, make sure it is weather resistant and totally sealed
from
> the dust and dirt.
>
> I have pictures of the pot box we have if anyone is interested...
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Coate" <jbc coate org>
> To: "elec trak" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: (ET) "gas pedal" - or rheostat??
>
>
> > It depends...
> >
> > The stock E20 has a pedal that uses mechanical linkages to depress a
> > sequence of small switches - one switch for each speed. Making such 
> > from
> > scratch for the E15 could be tricky to get it all put together. 
> > Off-hand
> > I don't know where you could buy such pre-made. You could take the 
> > pedal
> > unit off an E20, but the E20 has more speeds, so more switches, so a
> > little wiring to figure out. And... if you have the E20 pedal you
> > probably have the E20 tractor that goes with it :-)
> >
> > Electronic controllers often use potentiometers, which is a variable
> > resistor. (A rheostat is just a bigger variable resistor). So you could
> > rewire the E15 completely with one of the new AllTrax controllers and a
> > matching 0-5K potentiometer.
> >
> > I'm looking for a source of good quality & water proof foot controls to
> > use with the AllTrax controller on an E20. Either a potentiometer, or 
> > an
> > inductive pickup which it can also use and which are theoretically more
> > reliable. Suggestions welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Stephen & Carol Welch wrote:
> >   > Whatever the appropriate electrical term (enlighten me)...  My
> >   > question is this:
> >   >
> >   > Is it possible or practical to convert an E15 to foot speed control
> >   > as is found on the E20?
> >   >
> >   > Or is one better off just finding a '20 if the pedal is desirable?
> >   >
> >   > Sorry if this has been queried before...  I'll hide behind
> >   > newbieness.  :^)
> >
> >
> >
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