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08-10-2017, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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Upgraded Controller - Reduced Runtime
Anyone have any knowledge of how much less runtime you get once you upgrade the controller?
Going from stock electronics all else remaining the same to a 400A controller (alltrax) and 2g cables...how much less time do you get on a 4x12 - 48v cart. In my initial few drives after upgrade I've noticed that my voltage after returning home is a couple volts lower than beforehand. Now granted I may be driving differently since I'm testing and playing with settings, but I have to imagine that even if not it'll be a sizable difference?? |
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08-10-2017, 01:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Upgraded Controller - Reduced Runtime
There really shouldn't be much unless you are driving it differently (harder) which would require more energy. That controller has the capability to push harder then your stock controller so that would more effect its draw on the pack then just changing it.
Give it a few days after you are done setting/tweaking and then try to drive it exactly as you did before and see how it does then. One thing about upgrades, they will identify weak links much faster due to the increased demand, so if your batteries have some age on them, this can make it show up more than before. |
08-10-2017, 01:52 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Upgraded Controller - Reduced Runtime
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Seems like I also read somewhere on here that going to the 6x8 config would give you more capacity - do I have that right in the memory bank. |
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08-10-2017, 02:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Upgraded Controller - Reduced Runtime
I have 4x12's and am more than happy with mine and they are over 7 years old and with great care I still maintain high 50.x volts 12 hours after charging and they go all the distance I do with no issue so we keep them going. I will never change over to 6x8's as there is no value in it for me, but I probably will go Lithium when these give up the ghost.
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08-10-2017, 02:07 PM | #5 | |
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Now lithium and a brushless motor ...well maybe. |
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08-10-2017, 02:50 PM | #6 | |
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(Pack only I am referring too) |
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