Jammin0
100 µW
- Joined
- Nov 22, 2018
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- 8
Howdy, I'm brand new to the forum and have been searching around for some info but it seems like I'm trying a fairly unique build. I was hoping someone could help.
I'm a teacher and working with a bunch of kids to build a school tricycle for assemblies. I want it to run on ryobi 18v batteries so 36v would make the most sense. I'm planning on having a total of 14Ah in the system. These batteries are ideal because they run our ryobi tools in the makerspace. I've built had powered drift trike before but nothing electric. Here's the big question, what's the best way to make this thing go slow? Realistically I only want it moving around at 5-10 mph. I'm looking at a 20" fat tire hub motor but worried that the 1000w motor will want to run too fast.
I've seen slowed down motors like this: https://www.uumotor.com/webstore/slow-speed-geared-500w-800w-hub-motor
But the easiest design to have the kids carry out would be a front wheel drive "big wheel."
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
I'm a teacher and working with a bunch of kids to build a school tricycle for assemblies. I want it to run on ryobi 18v batteries so 36v would make the most sense. I'm planning on having a total of 14Ah in the system. These batteries are ideal because they run our ryobi tools in the makerspace. I've built had powered drift trike before but nothing electric. Here's the big question, what's the best way to make this thing go slow? Realistically I only want it moving around at 5-10 mph. I'm looking at a 20" fat tire hub motor but worried that the 1000w motor will want to run too fast.
I've seen slowed down motors like this: https://www.uumotor.com/webstore/slow-speed-geared-500w-800w-hub-motor
But the easiest design to have the kids carry out would be a front wheel drive "big wheel."
Any advice? Thanks in advance.