Recent content by Glyn

Done, thanks for pointing that out

I understood it that the limit is permanent, that is to say the limit is active no matter what the rpm, but I see what you mean; the "high speed" is confusing.

Thanks for the positive feedback. Have just tested this and can confirm that it throws an error if it starts up with 0v when in 1-4v mode.

I don't know about your specific controller, but the one I'm using has onboard variable regen which requires a 0-5v brake lever (or potentiometer). The harder you press the brakes, the more regen you get.

Can you attached a photo to show how you have it wired?

I just came across this little device which looked so good I thought it was worth sharing: The Eagle Tree eLogger V4 Although it's been designed for RC airoplanes, some of the features which I thought would be really useful for my application: It's good for up to 80v and 180a and has Live...

Thanks Amberwolf. Unfortunately this controller doesn't provide any kind of live data via it's USB connection. Neither does it perform any kind of data logging. For interested parties, I've started writing a Definitive Guide to Programming the Kelly KBS48101X Controller. An RC wattmeter sounds...

A noob question: With these Anderson connectors, am i right in thinking that there is no male and female? i.e. two identical housings will plug into each other?

Some potentiometers have a switch, you'll notably hear it clicking into the Off position when turned all the way counter clockwise. All of the ones that I have seen have 5 wires. Ground, pos, and signal as normal, plus another two wires for On/Off.

So I recently purchased a bunch of Kelly KBS101X controllers for a six wheel drive mountain climbing wheelchair which I'm building: http://mountainwheelchair.com. This is a great controller which has many programmable features, however, the instructions in the software have been badly...

Yes, the Kelly controller does have this functionality but I'll need to change the thermistor as the controller will only work with KTY84-130 or KTY83-122 thermistors. It has the ability to connect to an analogue ammeter (the ones with the needle). However, it uses the same pin as the...

I've put a clamp meter over the positive lead between the controller and battery and the largest reading I was able to get was 6 amps. Photo of burnt coils attached: I've just sent an email to MAC to request another motor. Ultimately, I don't want to risk using one that might fail halfway up...

Kelly KBS48101X and MAC 536hf:

Woohoo!!! I found a phase/hall combination which works! :mrgreen: Speed in both directions looks the same to the naked eye. DAND214, as you suspected, now that I have a working phase/hall combination, it has a much slower rpm. I ran the motors in both directions for 60 seconds whilst...

Thanks for everybody's input, this is really helpful. Have updated the images in my original posts. The motors are 48v 500w Mac 536hf 1:5 geared motors with a 20T winding (not advertised on their website) 32 magnet 16 pair poles. According to Mac, their rated current is 10a and max current is...