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In this video, we will install an electric motor and batteries into a power cart to convert it to electric. If you are interested in these particular frames in SE Wisconsin, please see: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1751009395102763
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Today, we’ll show you how to do a simple electric conversion with cordless tool batteries and e-bike parts. This project uses a standard brushless controller and brushless motor to power a riding lawn mower style transmission via a belt and pulley.
Parts used in this project:
Cart/Wheelbarrow frame with pulley transmission input
Brushless Motor – Ryobi 40V Lawn Mower Motor: https://ebay.to/3rJ9CDu ($50, inc shipping)
500 Watt E-Bike Brushless Motor Controller: https://amzn.to/3LHKwwT ($30)
E-Bike Throttle: https://amzn.to/3sB4u3q ($13)
OR 0-10 KOhm potentiometer: https://amzn.to/34VIpEI
Battery Holders: https://amzn.to/3BwmqAx ($14 x 2)
Batteries: https://amzn.to/3uMJNEk ($65 for 2)
Multimeter display with current shunt: https://amzn.to/34VCejJ ($20)
In-Line Fuse Holder: https://amzn.to/364rBM5 ($9 for multipack)
Power Disconnect: https://amzn.to/3oMCkkR (I used a salvaged part, but many different power disconnects would work fine.)
Drive Pulley – 1/2" bore, 4" diameter
V-Belt, 40" by 1/2": https://amzn.to/3JqjPe8 ($5)
Idler: https://amzn.to/3BfYAZD ($15)
Steel flat stock ($5)
A spring
Assorted 1/4" hardware – nuts, bolts, washers
As of the time of this writing, total components to convert a machine like this is less than $200, not including batteries.
Music by:
"Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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