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

["Steve Richardson" <scr echoweb net>]

SteveS and List,

No we were not able to keep that option.  The cruise control was part of 
the
E-20 control board that went away with the rest of the "extra" wires and
contactors.  As I understand the cruise control it's not "really cruise
control". It just keeps the throttle at the position where you set it so 
you
can take your foot off the pedal.  That could be replaced with a simple
rotary switch and some resistors.  I don't have a E-20, but several of our
new customers do and they will be receiving their Alltrax controller next
week.  I'm sure they will report to the list, I encourage them to do so.

Thanks

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: (ET) "gas pedal" - or rheostat??


> 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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> > > 1970's Elec-Trak
> > > 1992 Chevy S-10 BEV
> > > 1997 Chevy S-10 NGV
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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