Arked Motor, now will only move 1 inch. What next??

[mallardw]

Well, i put the new parts in. I thought everything looked great but it only goes a foot then stops.

Suggestions on a new controller?

[Volt_Ampere]

Bummer. I have no idea what to tell you to try next with that controller. There is some other not so obvious damage.

[teecro]

Originally Posted by Volt_Ampere

Bummer. I have no idea what to tell you to try next with that controller. There is some other not so obvious damage.

Some time ago back when I thought building computers and overclocking them was fun. I was installing a P3 Tualatin CPU with a big cooling tower and fan on a favorite Motherboard that handled being overclocked very well when the screwdriver slipped..... Well I had to use a magnifying glass to see the almost microscopic grain of sand devise that had been knocked loose... And NOPE that motherboard never booted up again!

[mallardw]

I'm looking at going with the Alltrax XCT400IQ + upgrade SW180 solenoid through Scottyb.

Do you think upgraded cables are necessary? I'd rather not go into that much if i don't have too.

[teecro]

Originally Posted by mallardw

I'm looking at going with the Alltrax XCT400IQ + upgrade SW180 solenoid through Scottyb.

Do you think upgraded cables are necessary? I'd rather not go into that much if i don't have too.

Use at least 4 gauge cables... 6 gauge cables are not good for more than 250 amps...

[Volt_Ampere]

While you are at it I would upgrade the cables. Scottyb's cables are very nice. I have a set in my cart along with my Alltrax and lithium Leaf batteries.

[scottyb]

I can say that if you absolutely do not want to re-cable the cart for reasons related to expense or effort & time... that the cart's performance will still be improved significantly by the XCT400 install.
However... I have tested the research carts here at the Carts Unlimited research Lab & the best performance won't be had until the cables are all upgraded.

[jjance]

it only goes a foot then stops

Couple of questions. Do you have the precharge resistor still connected? Does the solenoid click when you press the throttle?

[mallardw]

Originally Posted by jjance

Couple of questions. Do you have the precharge resistor still connected? Does the solenoid click when you press the throttle?

It would click when i reinstalled the controller. The cart would make a very faint groaning noise then cut out.

I removed the solenoid to fully test it again but turned the post by accident when removing it. Now it doesn't test as working.

I can't win for losing.

[mallardw]

Also do you guys see any issue with my current motor using the new altrax 400 setup. As far as i know it was a stock motor the guy had sent off to get more torque and speed, mainly speed.