Hi,
I've read as many related threads as I can find - apologies if this is duplication.
I am building a lightweight mobility scooter for my father (Wt approx 100kg). Ive tried modding a AovoPro scooter in to a trike but it's still too heavy and unstable (also poor torque for starting from 0mph).
Light weight is critical re: lifting out of boot. Trike layout. Im using an 8inch pneumatic tyre directly mounted to a front hub motor. Torque by far most important so using a geared motor. Max rpm 170-200 is adequate (speed limit for mobility scooters is 4mph / 6kph). Obviously no pedals so no PAS needed. Must be able to start from 0mph (throttle only). Simplest possible interface (ideally on-off, throttle and brake only).
Drive train is intended to be front AKM Q75SX 36V 250w with disc brake. I would rather avoid an LCD display (I'm aware KT controllers can run without one) as I have a separate lithium battery meter.
Few questions:
1 - would it be easier to use a 36V BLDC e-scooter controller if none of the other ebike controller features are needed? Or just use KT and no LCD (after initial setup).
2 - if using KT controller with no LCD, can on-off be as a switch on one of the jumped LCD cables to switch on the controller?
3 - how does throttle cruise control work for KT without LCD?
All thoughts welcome.
Cheers, Joe.
I've read as many related threads as I can find - apologies if this is duplication.
I am building a lightweight mobility scooter for my father (Wt approx 100kg). Ive tried modding a AovoPro scooter in to a trike but it's still too heavy and unstable (also poor torque for starting from 0mph).
Light weight is critical re: lifting out of boot. Trike layout. Im using an 8inch pneumatic tyre directly mounted to a front hub motor. Torque by far most important so using a geared motor. Max rpm 170-200 is adequate (speed limit for mobility scooters is 4mph / 6kph). Obviously no pedals so no PAS needed. Must be able to start from 0mph (throttle only). Simplest possible interface (ideally on-off, throttle and brake only).
Drive train is intended to be front AKM Q75SX 36V 250w with disc brake. I would rather avoid an LCD display (I'm aware KT controllers can run without one) as I have a separate lithium battery meter.
Few questions:
1 - would it be easier to use a 36V BLDC e-scooter controller if none of the other ebike controller features are needed? Or just use KT and no LCD (after initial setup).
2 - if using KT controller with no LCD, can on-off be as a switch on one of the jumped LCD cables to switch on the controller?
3 - how does throttle cruise control work for KT without LCD?
All thoughts welcome.
Cheers, Joe.
