ITS / Pot Box.

simple man · 12-09-2011, 12:29 PM

I was looking at a recent thread by " athomas03 " about the differences in these two systems for racing.
What I'd like to know is which system do you all like better in normal everyday use. My cart is originally a pot box, but I'm using an ITS throttle and Curtis 1206 controller temporarily for now. Now with the newer controllers set up for either system, is one really " better " than the other?

This has nothing to do with mounting. I already have that all worked out.

scottyb · 12-09-2011, 12:31 PM

The pot is smoother.

Andy4639 · 12-09-2011, 12:56 PM

I'll have to agree the pot has always ben smoother and for me more reliable.

simple man · 12-09-2011, 01:41 PM

2 votes for the pot box so far. This is exactly what I am looking for. I kept my original 0-5K pot and it's just waiting for a shiny new controller to be hooked to it!

And, while we are on this subject, since the pot has 3 leads, to change it to a 5-0K, you would just change the outside lead to the other outside terminal leaving the center as is, correct?

Andy4639 · 12-09-2011, 01:47 PM

That sound's correct but I'm not a 100% sure. It's been awhile since I did one to change it over to a C/C controller.

yurtle · 12-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'll have to agree the pot has always ben smoother and for me more reliable.

I'm not questioning your expertise or experience. I've only had one electric buggy (and a gasser), and it's a '98 Series with ITS, but I don't see how a potentiometer can possibly compete with a potted inductor, all other things being equal.

Are the ITS problems caused by improper adjustment wrt the micro? I'm an engineer (if it ain't broke - it just needs more features), but I have a hard time understanding why a device with moving parts beats a device with no moving parts - and completely sealed to boot.

TDAWG · 12-09-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yurtle

I'm not questioning your expertise or experience. I've only had one electric buggy (and a gasser), and it's a '98 Series with ITS, but I don't see how a potentiometer can possibly compete with a potted inductor, all other things being equal.

Are the ITS problems caused by improper adjustment wrt the micro? I'm an engineer (if it ain't broke - it just needs more features), but I have a hard time understanding why a device with moving parts beats a device with no moving parts - and completely sealed to boot.

jonequest · 12-09-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by simple man

2 votes for the pot box so far. This is exactly what I am looking for. I kept my original 0-5K pot and it's just waiting for a shiny new controller to be hooked to it!

And, while we are on this subject, since the pot has 3 leads, to change it to a 5-0K, you would just change the outside lead to the other outside terminal leaving the center as is, correct?

One plus for the pot box is something I found out the hard way. Kelly brand controllers work with pretty much ANY throttle EXCEPT ITS so I had to create a pot box in my original ITS location. Now that I switched over it does work just fine. The advantage is that my Kelly 500amp 48volt controller was only $299.00. I have never tested an Alltrax but if price didn't matter they are probably a little better quality than my Chinese made Kelly. So far even with an upgraded motor it never runs hot though, and is PC programmable, capable of regen if you have a sepex motor, etc. like the more expensive ones.

pggroves · 12-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yurtle

I'm not questioning your expertise or experience. I've only had one electric buggy (and a gasser), and it's a '98 Series with ITS, but I don't see how a potentiometer can possibly compete with a potted inductor, all other things being equal.

Are the ITS problems caused by improper adjustment wrt the micro? I'm an engineer (if it ain't broke - it just needs more features), but I have a hard time understanding why a device with moving parts beats a device with no moving parts - and completely sealed to boot.

No moving parts in an ITS ????

simple man · 12-09-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pggroves

No moving parts in an ITS ????

I'm sure he was referring to the coil itself. The plunger does move through the coil, but doesn't touch it. At least it's not supposed to!

12-09-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	ITS / Pot Box. I was looking at a recent thread by " athomas03 " about the differences in these two systems for racing. What I'd like to know is which system do you all like better in normal everyday use. My cart is originally a pot box, but I'm using an ITS throttle and Curtis 1206 controller temporarily for now. Now with the newer controllers set up for either system, is one really " better " than the other? This has nothing to do with mounting. I already have that all worked out.

12-09-2011, 12:31 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: ITS / Pot Box. The pot is smoother.

12-09-2011, 12:56 PM	#3
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: ITS / Pot Box. I'll have to agree the pot has always ben smoother and for me more reliable.

12-09-2011, 01:41 PM	#4
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: ITS / Pot Box. 2 votes for the pot box so far. This is exactly what I am looking for. I kept my original 0-5K pot and it's just waiting for a shiny new controller to be hooked to it! And, while we are on this subject, since the pot has 3 leads, to change it to a 5-0K, you would just change the outside lead to the other outside terminal leaving the center as is, correct?

12-09-2011, 01:47 PM	#5
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: ITS / Pot Box. That sound's correct but I'm not a 100% sure. It's been awhile since I did one to change it over to a C/C controller.

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