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(ET) Sorry guys, made a mistake - RE: Alltrax



I just realized that I made a mistake. The controller
offered by cloudelectric for $175/195 is an SPX not 
an Sep-Ex (DCX) and also it is a special offer. The
standard DCX is available there for $295.

Markus

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu 
> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of 
> Markus Lorch
> Sent: Montag, 24. Januar 2005 22:01
> To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
> Subject: (ET) RE: Alltrax
> 
> 
> Guys,
> 
> I didn't mean to say the price its unreasonable. I meant to share
> that the alltrax (unfortunately) is no longer selling the ET version
> at a price that is only around $50 mote than the golf cart version. 
> (which is available e.g., from cloudelectric at $175-$195)
> 
> I agree with Rod that possibly they had some set-backs on the 
> returns which might have increased the price for the ET version. 
> >From Steve I learned that the ET version has a modified software 
> (I think he indicated the same hardware) to deal with the lower 
> field current (around 3A) of the ET motors than the golf cart 
> motors. In my eyes this mod was necessary for Alltrax to sell 
> to this market and, while I agree their development effort 
> here should be rewarded, I personally have doubts that the effort 
> invested alone justifies a doubling of the price. Its 
> most likely more of a marketing decision. They can charge
> double for this version so they do it. 
> 
> To me this helped me to keep the contactors on both tractors
> a while longer. Maybe I'll change my mind in the future, (and pay
> even more) who knows 
> 
> Happy trakking (with or without contactors) 
> 
> Markus
> 
> 
> 
> 
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