latecurtis
100 MW
People cringed at a photo of a diesel truck spewing black smoke unto an electric vehicle.
:lol: I can imagine.
I have been calling 3D print shops. So far a lot of people like my belt drive conversion idea.
It is really simple but complicated at the same time.
There is a web site called thingiverse.com.
I have not googled it yet but may be able to help create the file. I need the 3D files to print.
electric scooter parts have the freewheel clutch. Bolting to a freewheel is only 4 bolts and the teeth on the freewheel (8 teeth) total take the brunt of the load applied. OK for 1 horse power maybe two but that is pushing it I think. 1,000W ok but 3 kilowatts. NO way. A freewheel clutch sounds better.
Then there is the small motor pully wheel for 8 to 1 gear reduction. It must bolt to a 10mm dual D bore shaft.
After that it as simple as the right size belt to replace the chain. Very simple to convert. Mabye 20 minutes to remove the sprockets and replace with pully wheels then put on the belt.
Like I said. Simple but complicated when you know very little to nothing about how to create 3D files. Once I get the files I can send to multiple print shops to get estimates.
The guy said he owns a 200 3D printer and loves it. However is limited to which plastic it can use. The filer is very important so want a printer that can do the strongest plastic filler for the lowest price. Like the wheels in a geared hub motor. Nylon I think. He says his $200 rig can do nylon plastic but are many types. It only does some types.
I will need a lot more information before ordering a 3D printer.
Thanks.
LC. out.