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Hillhater 100 GW

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by Hillhater » Aug 01 2021 8:53pm
PITMIX wrote: ↑Aug 01 2021 8:43am
Yes unfortunately there is no less than 14T for the motor shaft with Woodruff key.
They could learn from the kart motors..
8/ 9T on 219 sprocket is common ( though not ideal for wear rate) on motors of 15+kW.
Most common fitting is a 20 deg taper shaft with a very small Woodruff key and 12 (?) mm male threaded shaft end for retaining nut. High quality materials and surface finish are essential for the shaft, sprocket, and key.
Its the taper fit that does the drive,..not the key.
This forum owes its existence to Justin of ebikes.ca
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sayontanseth 1 µW

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by sayontanseth » Nov 13 2021 6:52pm
larsb wrote: ↑Nov 09 2018 1:35am
Nice to get an "official" power number from QS
I am sure that for a short period of time it can be even higher. I put 250A into it at 80V for a few bursts and i couldn't feel any heat at all.
With the new controller i can push 600A, battery cannot cope with it so i don't know how much i get.. but output from motor is even higher than before. Motor is capable of more than 20kW in bursts.
Hello,
I am very confused with the max power QS 3000KW motor can produce,I have the V3 motor along with EM150.Could you help me out in setting up the controller to get good power.
I am quite confused what to do with the flux weakening part and moving vehicle speed and torque booster.
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PITMIX 1 kW

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by PITMIX » Nov 14 2021 1:18am
Hello, you can put everything to the maximum you do not risk anything with this engine. The most important thing is to have a sufficiently geared transmission so as not to force the engine.
I use it at 25kW Peak without any overheating. 300A Battery, 500A phases and 300A FW and on a 450kg vehicle with the pilot. The transmission is 8: 1.The temperature never exceeds 60 ° C even in summer. The characteristics of the engine indicates that it is not necessary to exceed 115 ° C, I am very far from it.
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larsb 10 MW

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by larsb » Nov 14 2021 3:43am
Actually, i haven't seen anyone burn one of these motors. Quite fantastic on this forum. I hope to see someone with this motor and a fardriver 1200A controller in the future, should be enough to get to the red line.
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Quinc 100 W

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by Quinc » Dec 17 2021 9:46pm
PITMIX wrote: ↑Sep 29 2020 10:17am
The problem arises from the pinions which have play on the motor shaft. Besides, Qs motor has modified the new 4kW motor with pinions fixed by a Woodruff key.
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Is this motor shaft the way to go? Any issues with finding sprockets and how is the shaft/keyway slot holding up?
Thank you! Looking to order my first QS motor.
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PITMIX 1 kW

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by PITMIX » Dec 18 2021 3:38am
Hello, at the moment there is only one sprocket for chain 428 available in 14T. To hold the pinion the shaft is machined in a conical shape, with a 16x1.5mm thread, a 2mm groove and there is a Woodruff key in the shape of a half moon.
A friend will assemble this 10T sprocket instead of the 14T sprocket to be able to fit it on my Qs138 90h engine
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Quinc 100 W

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by Quinc » Dec 21 2021 10:04am
Has anyone had any luck with adding liquid cooling to these motors? Wrapping them tubing or clamping something over them like with R/C motors?
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SlowCo 10 MW

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by SlowCo » Dec 21 2021 1:57pm
Quinc wrote: ↑Dec 21 2021 10:04am
Has anyone had any luck with adding liquid cooling to these motors? Wrapping them tubing or clamping something over them like with R/C motors?
QS (SiAECOSYS) sells a watercooled version:
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002741157530.html

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PITMIX 1 kW

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by PITMIX » Dec 21 2021 2:03pm
I wonder how much power we can get from this engine. The air-cooled Qs138 can deliver 30kW without heating, while the liquid-cooled Qs 138 should be able to output 50kW without a problem.
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j bjork 100 kW

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by j bjork » Dec 21 2021 2:25pm
PITMIX wrote: ↑Dec 21 2021 2:03pm
I wonder how much power we can get from this engine. The air-cooled Qs138 can deliver 30kW without heating, while the liquid-cooled Qs 138 should be able to output 50kW without a problem.
Have you seen 30kW output? Is there a dyno sheet or something?
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PITMIX 1 kW

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by PITMIX » Dec 21 2021 3:00pm
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by Jrbe » Dec 21 2021 5:48pm
SlowCo wrote: ↑Dec 21 2021 1:57pm
Quinc wrote: ↑Dec 21 2021 10:04am
Has anyone had any luck with adding liquid cooling to these motors? Wrapping them tubing or clamping something over them like with R/C motors?
QS (SiAECOSYS) sells a watercooled version:
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002741157530.html
QS138 watercooled.jpg
Might want to pull / replace that link. I think it may have attached some of your user info. I pulled the tail end of the link in this post.
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SlowCo 10 MW

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by SlowCo » Dec 21 2021 8:12pm

thanks
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j bjork 100 kW

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by j bjork » Dec 22 2021 1:17am
There was nothing more then guesses from the guy in the link. He knew just about what he put in, and guessed the output. He didnt say anything about any dyno from what I heard.
There is no doubt that people get nice performance with the motor, the question was if 30kW output was really confirmed.
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Quinc 100 W

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by Quinc » Dec 22 2021 2:30pm
SlowCo wrote: ↑Dec 21 2021 1:57pm
Quinc wrote: ↑Dec 21 2021 10:04am
Has anyone had any luck with adding liquid cooling to these motors? Wrapping them tubing or clamping something over them like with R/C motors?
QS (SiAECOSYS) sells a watercooled version:
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002741157530.html
QS138 watercooled.jpg
Searching through google images I came across this picture. Now sure how much it will help with cooling being on the fins with lots of empty airspace.

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Ianhill 100 MW

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by Ianhill » Dec 22 2021 4:58pm
Looks about as useful as a kettle with the element on the outside.
Infinite hrspwrs.
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Quinc 100 W

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by Quinc » Jan 01 2022 12:35am
Next question.
Does anywhere sell mounting brackets for these specific engines?
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larsb 10 MW

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by larsb » Jan 02 2022 2:14am
Ianhill wrote: ↑Dec 22 2021 4:58pm
Looks about as useful as a kettle with the element on the outside.

Agree!

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karting_desire 10 µW

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by karting_desire » Jan 03 2022 9:50am
Quinc wrote: ↑Jan 01 2022 12:35am
Next question.
Does anywhere sell mounting brackets for these specific engines?
I wish, I looked for a while and havent found any. Ended up fab'ing one up myself.
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j bjork 100 kW

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by j bjork » Jan 03 2022 2:00pm
karting_desire wrote: ↑Jan 03 2022 9:50am
Quinc wrote: ↑Jan 01 2022 12:35am
Next question.
Does anywhere sell mounting brackets for these specific engines?
I wish, I looked for a while and havent found any. Ended up fab'ing one up myself.
I dont know if this bracket is homemade?
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=114391
For the 138 90h though, so not any of the 138 70h
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karting_desire 10 µW

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by karting_desire » Jan 03 2022 2:51pm
That looks way more professional than mine. Sure doesnt look homemade.
Mine's still in the rough phase and not cleaned up but you can get the idea.

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Wimbi39 10 mW

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by Wimbi39 » Jan 06 2022 7:49am
It is in fact homemade, just not by me

I got the Motor cradle from Jonny at MightE in the UK, he specializes in using QS Motors in senior and bambini karts. Nice kart by the way, is it a Exprit?
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Wimbi39 10 mW

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by Wimbi39 » Jan 06 2022 7:52am
j bjork wrote: ↑Dec 22 2021 1:17am
There was nothing more then guesses from the guy in the link. He knew just about what he put in, and guessed the output. He didnt say anything about any dyno from what I heard.
There is no doubt that people get nice performance with the motor, the question was if 30kW output was really confirmed.
I totally agree, I have seen a rolling dyno with a QS 138 90h in a Kart getting 32bhp, running on 60V and 450A. I do think he modified the motor though, I am guessing changed the hall sensors to encoders.
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karting_desire 10 µW

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by karting_desire » Jan 06 2022 8:21am
Wimbi39 wrote: ↑Jan 06 2022 7:49am
It is in fact homemade, just not by me

I got the Motor cradle from Jonny at MightE in the UK, he specializes in using QS Motors in senior and bambini karts. Nice kart by the way, is it a Exprit?
I thought that'd catch your eye! It is, the 4 stroke version (if the motors in the background didnt give it away), had a couple extra karts laying around and got the itch to try this out.
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Wimbi39 10 mW

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by Wimbi39 » Jan 06 2022 11:26am
Yeah I thought I saw a few Honda engines in the background!

same here, already got infected by the electric bug and needed a winter project. I am currently waiting for my cells to arrive so I can get the BMS installed and turn the motor for the first time.