peddled art car

[MozyBonz]

Is this your motor?

Etek Permanent Magnet "Pancake" Design , 20% lighter than standard series wound motors.
Features:
· 20 HP Peak, 6 HP continuous
· Max Voltage........................50 VDC
· Max Nonload Current.....6 AMP
· Max Nonload Speed........3600 RPM
· MIN Nonload Speed.........3300 RPM
· Min Speed at 160 Lbln.....3200 RPM
· Max Current at 160 Lbln...150 AMPS
· Shaft Size .......................3/4" Dia. 3/4" long
· Voltage Constant: 72 RPM per volt
· Torque Constant: 1.14 in lbs/Amp
· Continuous Current: 300 A 30 Sec.
Specifications:
· Weight: 20.8 lbs
· Motor Diameter: 7.91"
· Motor Length: 5.64"
· Shaft Keyway: 3/16" and runs the full length of the shaft
· The Shaft has a threaded tap on the end.
FEATURES BENEFITS:
· 50% smaller and 20% lighter (only 22.3 lbs.) than a competitive electric motor - high power to weight ratio.
· Lightweight aluminum frame
· Less turf compaction
· Provides DC (battery) electric power.
· Quiet, reliable power source
· Provides a maximum of 20 HP, 8 HP continuous
“What makes the Etek motor technology unique is th

[MozyBonz]

this kind of Power source?


Permanent Magnet DC Generators
443540 Permanent Magnet DC Generator
· Magnets: Two high-energy saturated C8 ceramic magnets.
· Shaft: Steel 8mm (5/16") diameter, 38mm length, with 1mm full-length flat.
· Armature: 16-slot armature 52mm diameter would with AWG25 magnet wire (fusing current:24 amps).
· Brushes: Extra-long 8x14mm brush assemblies including spring, pigtail, and cap - replacement stock no. 443729
· Bearings: Two double-sealed 32mm OD ball bearings - replacement stock no. 171110
· Rotation: Either direction - The red or white output wire is positive for clockwise rotation from the shaft end.
· Speed: Zero to 5,000 rpm - generates at all speeds
Mounting: Four 6mm holes on the front or rear end caps, or by hose clamps on the magnet drum.
· Weight: 1.5Kg (3.3lb) Shipping weight 1.9Kg (4lb), dimensions 150x150x300mm (6x6x12in).
· Resistance: Internal resistance 21 ohms. Inductance 40mH.
· Performance: See performance curves below
·
Generators are a non-returnable item
2.5A -10 minute run time
2A - 15 minute run time
1.5A - CONTINUOUS DUTY


used with somthing like this?



Human Power Generator Series

* Bike Power Generator
* Human Power Generator
* Portable Power Pack
* Spare Parts

Owner's Manual

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Human Power Generator Series
Human Power Generator

Use pedal power to generate electricity. The Human Power Generator is user friendly, portable and available whenever you have the need for it. The power output is directly proportional to the effort put into it. The Human Power Generator can be a valuable tool in teaching an appreciation of the physical energy required to produce the electricity we tend to take for granted.

The Human Power Generator is primarily designed to charge a 12Volt, deep cycle battery or to contribute to a 12Volt system. It can also provide DC direct power.

AC appliances can be used with the Human Power Generator by using a DC-AC inverter connected to a battery for stability (see our Portable Power Pack). It is also possible to directly power certain DC powered equipment such as a low power water pump without using a battery. Appliances such as a DC television, light or radio may also be used. However, with this application, a voltage regulator may be required and keep in mind that the electrical current delivered, follows the same rhythym of your pedaling - which is not constant.

The amount of electrical power that can be generated by the Human Power Generator is determined by the energy available to turn the crank . The stronger the user, the more electrical power can be produced. Typical output in watts with the Human Power Generator is about 60 Watts or 35 Watts with handcranks.

The Human Power Generator consists of a heavy, powdercoated steel frame holding a bicycle-like crank, with a step-up chain drive (6.5:1) attached to a permanent magnet DC generator (stock # 443541). Each Human Power Generator comes with standard foot pedals. We also manufacture optional cushioned hand cranks can be attached to the two crank arms for an additional $35.00.

Applications:

* Emergency power generation and battery charging - land and marine.
* Exercise systems that do useful work generating power while exercising.
* Measurement of human power and endurance.
* Remote or off-grid power for water pumps and small appliances.
* Independent radio or radiotelephone systems; emergency communications.
* Classroom projects and educational exhibits to demonstrate the amount of effort required to generate electrical power.

If the Human Power Generator is purchased on its own without a Power Pack, it automatically comes with a heavy duty diode protected connecting cable. You can choose the kind of wire termination that suits your application. The most universal cable uses plier- style clips to attach directly to the battery posts.

The diode is built into a small in-line aluminium box and prevents reverse current from traveling back from the battery to the generator.

[MozyBonz]

Load
Max Nonload Current.....6 AMP
Max Current at 160 Lbln...150 AMPS
source
2.5A -10 minute run time
2A - 15 minute run time
1.5A - CONTINUOUS DUTY

[capjbadger]

Is this your motor?

Etek Permanent Magnet "Pancake" Design , 20% lighter than standard series wound motors.
Features:
· 20 HP Peak, 6 HP continuous
· Max Voltage........................50 VDC
· Max Nonload Current.....6 AMP
· Max Nonload Speed........3600 RPM
· MIN Nonload Speed.........3300 RPM
· Min Speed at 160 Lbln.....3200 RPM
· Max Current at 160 Lbln...150 AMPS
· Shaft Size .......................3/4" Dia. 3/4" long
· Voltage Constant: 72 RPM per volt
· Torque Constant: 1.14 in lbs/Amp
· Continuous Current: 300 A 30 Sec.
Specifications:
· Weight: 20.8 lbs
· Motor Diameter: 7.91"
· Motor Length: 5.64"
· Shaft Keyway: 3/16" and runs the full length of the shaft
· The Shaft has a threaded tap on the end.
FEATURES BENEFITS:
· 50% smaller and 20% lighter (only 22.3 lbs.) than a competitive electric motor - high power to weight ratio.
· Lightweight aluminum frame
· Less turf compaction
· Provides DC (battery) electric power.
· Quiet, reliable power source
· Provides a maximum of 20 HP, 8 HP continuous
“What makes the Etek motor technology unique is th

Yep, that's the one. Great little motor.

this kind of Power source?

Umm... sort of, yeah.
Something more like this with the bike wheel acting as a flywheel but without the power pack of course.

Load
Max Nonload Current.....6 AMP
Max Current at 160 Lbln...150 AMPS
source
2.5A -10 minute run time
2A - 15 minute run time
1.5A - CONTINUOUS DUTY

I see what you're saying, but my parts are different. Again, I'm going to hook up the gen to the motor and start pedaling and see what RPM I need to hit to get the motor moving and go from there. I know I can get it to work, just a matter of tinkering.

Badger

[MozyBonz]

3 watts/kg puts me at about 230 watts.


Badger

230watts at 24v = 9.583333333333334 amps

just to turn over the motor with out a load takes .....6 AMPs

[capjbadger]

3 watts/kg puts me at about 230 watts.


Badger

230watts at 24v = 9.583333333333334 amps

just to turn over the motor with out a load takes .....6 AMPs

By your math I have enough power.

Badger

[MozyBonz]

3 watts/kg puts me at about 230 watts.


Badger

230watts at 24v = 9.583333333333334 amps

just to turn over the motor with out a load takes .....6 AMPs

By your math I have enough power.

Badger

I saw that also....... fucking calculator. http://www.jobsite-generators.com/power ... ators.html

[Rat Bastard]

Badger, Gyre,
Hope to see you participate with Mozy and the rest of us in the BRCMVPC. If you can find the Black Sabkha with your MVs that is.!

[capjbadger]

Badger, Gyre,
Hope to see you participate with Mozy and the rest of us in the BRCMVPC. If you can find the Black Sabkha with your MVs that is.!

Sounds like fun, though I'll have to read the thread again. It didn't quite make sense the last time I read it.

Badger

[Starman97]

How about this hypothetical:
4 people pedal a huge reduction gear train which bends back a semitrailer rear leaf spring set. Once the leaf spring is tensioned, it's locked and another set is tensioned up.
Once the mechanical energy is stored in the springs, the gear train is reversed with a slightly lower ratio and connected to the springs.
The output of the geartrain drives bicycle wheels via chain and sprocket.
Releasing the springs turns the gears and propels the vehicle.

No motor, no electricity, no gasoline, no steam or fire, just stored mechanical energy provided by human operators.

[capjbadger]

Simple.

No.

The MV can move without being activley powered by a human (on level ground).

Badger

[Rat Bastard]

symantics. It's kinetic. It's still not a motor.

Tell ya what, make it and see. I'd love to check that out. If it can move more then 10 feet, cool. A mile, hot. Which would be about across the middle of the playa, once.

[LeChatNoir]

How about this hypothetical:
4 people pedal a huge reduction gear train which bends back a semitrailer rear leaf spring set. Once the leaf spring is tensioned, it's locked and another set is tensioned up.
Once the mechanical energy is stored in the springs, the gear train is reversed with a slightly lower ratio and connected to the springs.
The output of the geartrain drives bicycle wheels via chain and sprocket.
Releasing the springs turns the gears and propels the vehicle.

No motor, no electricity, no gasoline, no steam or fire, just stored mechanical energy provided by human operators.

Same as we did last year, but different approach. Its just energy banked via a mechanical battery. We needed no MV license. If left to run on its own banked energy (i.e. you quite pumping the flywheel and let it coast), the contraption would roll about 30-40 feet at most before stopping. If allowed to start on its own with the flywheel spinning, you'd get 25 feet or so.

[LeChatNoir]

symantics. It's kinetic. It's still not a motor.

Tell ya what, make it and see. I'd love to check that out. If it can move more then 10 feet, cool. A mile, hot. Which would be about across the middle of the playa, once.

That makes me think of heading across open playa pumping that flywheel. I guess we'd put about 5 miles or more on the ol' girl by the time the week was over. Almost a mile across... 2 mph... took us a while to make that trek because we'd stop now and again to catch our breath.

[Rat Bastard]

I forgot to log my milage last year. Emptied both tanks of gas tho. And added a little more. With an average of 300 miles on a fillup, I wonder if we did that much? We were cruising every day, all day and night.

[Delta]

I'm building something very similar to a peddled car, however, I do not have welding experience or immediate access to a welder (due to cost).

I've decided to go with PVC for building the frame. I'm a virgin this year so I'm not 100% sure it will hold up. Has anyone done this before?

I'm building it using some pretty thick stock and am using shorter pieces with connectors to limit the natural "flex" that comes with using PVC.

Thanks!

[Rat Bastard]

Bring extra PVC parts and PVC glue.

Everything breaks at least once on the playa!

[gyre]

I used some slipjointed pvc last year.
Held up, but wasn't on a vehicle.

I saw a big dome built of cheap pvc with no rigid joints.
It all flexed like crazy but distributed stress and never broke.
Very labor intensive to put up though.

[Delta]

Thanks for the input :)

The vehicle will be made entirely out of PVC minus the wheels, steering, drive system, and the seats.

Now the trick is getting two independent sets of pedals added where either person (or both) can make it go.

[Rat Bastard]

Also, look at the idea of adding screws to your joints. The glue can bust. Screws give a joint a second failsafe.

[ibdave]

Thanks for the input

The vehicle will be made entirely out of PVC minus the wheels, steering, drive system, and the seats.

Now the trick is getting two independent sets of pedals added where either person (or both) can make it go.

http://www.americanspeedster.com/side-kick.htm

Did you see this??

[Delta]

@ibDave: Thanks. I have seen that. It's a pretty cool setup they have going on. I'm confident enough in my craftsmanship so I'm going to give it a go without buying any plans or kits.

[Elliot]

Now the trick is getting two independent sets of pedals added where either person (or both) can make it go.

Let me confirm that you DO want individual freewheels for the riders. Do NOT fall for the temptation to hook the two pedal sets together because it is easier. Only experienced tandem bike riders have any hope of coordinating their feet that perfectly.

An other thing is to NOT drive two wheels on one axle without some means of letting those wheels roll at different speeds in turns. You can use a lawn tractor type differensial, but I prefer to simply let each rider drive one wheel.

[gyre]

, but I prefer to simply let each rider drive one wheel.

He's not kidding here, folks!
Makes for exciting steering!

[Elliot]

Makes for exciting steering!

Yes, if the vehicle has only two wheels -- side by side. Did you see the one we had in my camp last year?

But if the vehicle has more than two wheels, the effect is minor, and can be used to advantage when you need to turn sharply. We do it all the time with that thing in my avatar.

[gyre]

I rode in one that lifted the front off the ground and saw one that had an arrangement that required two drivers.

[Elliot]

Popping wheelies is easy. Just put the weight over the rear axle:



This is an early version of the one in my avatar, rigged for parades. We'd pop it up, lock one brake, and spin it around like a ballet dancer. Well... spin it around, anyway.



Now, here is a “dicycleâ€

[gyre]

A lot of these are hard to describe.
This one had rear weight bias like a rail and had NO front steering.
You had to lift the front to steer.
Also required two drivers.

[Elliot]

...hard to describe.

We are successful!

[JRoyale]

What about an extraordinarily slow, hulking behemoth of a vehicle that used a human powered 15' diameter flywheel?. Take you all morning, ten cases of PBR and a crew of DPW to get the sucker going, but once you did it could run for miles.

And no need for a Mutant Vehicle license.

If the flywheel can store a significant amount of energy, we'd consider a "motor" and thus it would need a license.

And the basic rule is, if it has a motor and a seat or three or more wheels and motor it needs a license. So small go-peds are ok. And ANY sort of motorized bicycle is NOT.

JR
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