Heat sink

sowilliams · 10-15-2013, 08:14 AM

Do i need to somehow incorporate the heat sink into my relocation of my controller?

yurtle · 10-15-2013, 08:36 AM

FWIW, I never got around to installing a real heat sink on my AXE4855. I do have it mounted to a large aluminum plate, but no fins.

I believe they have built in thermal protection? Even if they don't you can drive around with a laptop and monitor temp on some of your more challenging hills with a passenger or three.

yurtle · 10-15-2013, 08:39 AM

I have a really big heat sink that I harvested from a 7.5 Hp VFD, but don't have enough motor clearance to install. Been driving it for a couple of years with moderate hills, two extra batteries, a rear seat, and up to four riders.

simple man · 10-15-2013, 09:39 AM

It will help it to run cooler. I would take some measurements and then visit your local salvage yard. You can probably find one that will fit without much alteration. As for size, whatever you get to fit will help!

Perfect use for a junk delta Q charger! They have a decent heat sink! :)

sowilliams · 10-15-2013, 09:47 AM

thanks for the info. Since i have the controller there near the motor i was thinking of putting a cooling fan facing them from the bag well. Thoughts???

yurtle · 10-15-2013, 10:02 AM

Since you can always add one later, I'd try the drive and datalog.

sowilliams · 10-15-2013, 10:05 AM

How would i monotor temp with a laptop. Is that a fuction of the programing of the controller?

yurtle · 10-15-2013, 10:24 AM

Hook it up and look for something called "monitoring" or similar. If it's an AXE, you will either need to never remove your foot from the pedal, or temporarily jump a solid power to the controller. Series controllers turn off with pedal up, and communication is lost to the laptop.

Alltrax software is available from their website.

sowilliams · 10-15-2013, 10:50 AM

Thanks, one more thing, can you get some type of temp sensor/gauge for the motor?

yurtle · 10-15-2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowilliams

Thanks, one more thing, can you get some type of temp sensor/gauge for the motor?

Alltrax Exray for real-time. A hand-held IR thermometer should work just as well, and will have many other uses, like where heat is escaping from your house.

10-15-2013, 08:36 AM	#2
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Heat sink FWIW, I never got around to installing a real heat sink on my AXE4855. I do have it mounted to a large aluminum plate, but no fins. I believe they have built in thermal protection? Even if they don't you can drive around with a laptop and monitor temp on some of your more challenging hills with a passenger or three.

10-15-2013, 08:39 AM	#3
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Heat sink I have a really big heat sink that I harvested from a 7.5 Hp VFD, but don't have enough motor clearance to install. Been driving it for a couple of years with moderate hills, two extra batteries, a rear seat, and up to four riders.

10-15-2013, 09:39 AM	#4
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: Heat sink It will help it to run cooler. I would take some measurements and then visit your local salvage yard. You can probably find one that will fit without much alteration. As for size, whatever you get to fit will help! Perfect use for a junk delta Q charger! They have a decent heat sink! :)

10-15-2013, 09:47 AM	#5
sowilliams Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 291	Re: Heat sink thanks for the info. Since i have the controller there near the motor i was thinking of putting a cooling fan facing them from the bag well. Thoughts???

10-15-2013, 10:02 AM	#6
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Heat sink Since you can always add one later, I'd try the drive and datalog.

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10-15-2013, 10:05 AM	#7
sowilliams Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 291	Re: Heat sink How would i monotor temp with a laptop. Is that a fuction of the programing of the controller?

10-15-2013, 10:24 AM	#8
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Heat sink Hook it up and look for something called "monitoring" or similar. If it's an AXE, you will either need to never remove your foot from the pedal, or temporarily jump a solid power to the controller. Series controllers turn off with pedal up, and communication is lost to the laptop. Alltrax software is available from their website.

10-15-2013, 10:50 AM	#9
sowilliams Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 291	Re: Heat sink Thanks, one more thing, can you get some type of temp sensor/gauge for the motor?

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