Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video is very different from recent ones, and it covers, in some technical detail, the electric motors I've chosen, and why I've chosen them. We talk about "Phase 3", and what will come in the near future videos.
-=] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
-=] Resources and References;
@SVBombadil
* Amps, volts and kilowatts oh my!; youtube.com/watch?v=827YcW-Tb9M
Golden Motor;
* 10kw:
* Product: https://goldenmotor.bike/product/48-volt-10kw-bldc-motor-liquid-cooled/
* Data: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-10000.pdf
* Curve: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-10000Curve.pdf
* 5kw:
* Product: https://goldenmotor.bike/product/48-volt-5kw-bldc-motor-liquid-cooled/
* Data: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-5000.pdf
* Curve: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-5000Curve.pdf
Kelly Controller;
* kellycontroller.com/shop/klshigh-current-motor-controllers
Seeeduino Nano;
* 102010268: seeedstudio.com/Seeeduino-Nano-p-4111.html
Contactor;
* LittleFuse DCNLM400NB48: mouser.ca/datasheet/2/240/Littelfuse_9_8_2022_DCNLM-3011507.pdf
Spectra-Symbol;
* HotPot 353° Rotary; spectra-symbol-landing.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/data-sheets/SoftPot-Series-Datasheet-v2019a.pdf
Yanmar 3QM30 Power Curve
* sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Yanmar-Marine-diesel-engine-2QM20H-3QM30H.pdf
Bruntons Eco*Start Autoprop
* bruntonspropellers.com/autoprop-ecostar
-=] Chapters
0:00 - New Sweater!
1:13 - A Decision Was Made!
2:30 - Phases of this Channel
3:35 - Phase 3; Controls for the Controller
4:49 - Why the Kelly Controller?5:54 - The Helm Control Plans
9:13 - Why a 10kw Motor to Replace a 27hp Engine?
12:46 - Marketing Bullsh…; Controller Amperage
15:48 - Paralleling Motors
16:53 - But 10kw is only 13hp?!
18:25 - SV Bombadil; An Ericson 39B
19:50 - Understanding Power to Move!
23:07 - Adding a 5kw Motor; But Why?
27:14 - Could I Have Done The Trip Home?
28:43 - MOAR. BATTERIES!
32:15 - Estimating Range
33:29 - Running Mast Down, Without a Generator!
36:41 - Dealing With Duldrums
37:10 - Summarizing The Plans
37:59 - Insurance Problems, Plan Impact
38:55 - Phase 4 Plans
40:23 - Regen Numbers and Testing Plans
41:20 - Many Thanks and Thank Yous!
This video is very different from recent ones, and it covers, in some technical detail, the electric motors I've chosen, and why I've chosen them. We talk about "Phase 3", and what will come in the near future videos.
-=] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
-=] Resources and References;
@SVBombadil
* Amps, volts and kilowatts oh my!; youtube.com/watch?v=827YcW-Tb9M
Golden Motor;
* 10kw:
* Product: https://goldenmotor.bike/product/48-volt-10kw-bldc-motor-liquid-cooled/
* Data: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-10000.pdf
* Curve: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-10000Curve.pdf
* 5kw:
* Product: https://goldenmotor.bike/product/48-volt-5kw-bldc-motor-liquid-cooled/
* Data: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-5000.pdf
* Curve: goldenmotor.com/eCar/HPM48-5000Curve.pdf
Kelly Controller;
* kellycontroller.com/shop/klshigh-current-motor-controllers
Seeeduino Nano;
* 102010268: seeedstudio.com/Seeeduino-Nano-p-4111.html
Contactor;
* LittleFuse DCNLM400NB48: mouser.ca/datasheet/2/240/Littelfuse_9_8_2022_DCNLM-3011507.pdf
Spectra-Symbol;
* HotPot 353° Rotary; spectra-symbol-landing.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/data-sheets/SoftPot-Series-Datasheet-v2019a.pdf
Yanmar 3QM30 Power Curve
* sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Yanmar-Marine-diesel-engine-2QM20H-3QM30H.pdf
Bruntons Eco*Start Autoprop
* bruntonspropellers.com/autoprop-ecostar
-=] Chapters
0:00 - New Sweater!
1:13 - A Decision Was Made!
2:30 - Phases of this Channel
3:35 - Phase 3; Controls for the Controller
4:49 - Why the Kelly Controller?5:54 - The Helm Control Plans
9:13 - Why a 10kw Motor to Replace a 27hp Engine?
12:46 - Marketing Bullsh…; Controller Amperage
15:48 - Paralleling Motors
16:53 - But 10kw is only 13hp?!
18:25 - SV Bombadil; An Ericson 39B
19:50 - Understanding Power to Move!
23:07 - Adding a 5kw Motor; But Why?
27:14 - Could I Have Done The Trip Home?
28:43 - MOAR. BATTERIES!
32:15 - Estimating Range
33:29 - Running Mast Down, Without a Generator!
36:41 - Dealing With Duldrums
37:10 - Summarizing The Plans
37:59 - Insurance Problems, Plan Impact
38:55 - Phase 4 Plans
40:23 - Regen Numbers and Testing Plans
41:20 - Many Thanks and Thank Yous!
