Re: (ET) Sweeper Control - deck motor powered

[SteveS <stevesgroups verizon net>]

I bought a controller at:

http://www.electricscooterparts.com/speedcontrollers.html#36v

to use with a mower deck motor for a mini-bike project. Haven't hooked 
it up yet, but I'll report back when I do. I have the 750W controller, 
but I see they have a 1000W now.

- SteveS


JBR wrote:

> Hi Chris,
>
> You might look at the simple PWM variable speed controls used in those little 
> electric scooters.  BUT, make sure you find one rated high enough current 
> (and 36v - some are only 24v) - you might not, because I think the Deck 
> motors are about 1 horsepower - or 750 watts, where the largest scooter 
> controller I have found is for a 500 watt motor.  BUT, the controllers are 
> MUCH less expensive than(though probably not as reliable as ) a golf cart 
> controller.
>
> But, the 500 watt scooter motor might also work for this purpose - then all 
> would match.
>
> John
>