Channel: BenjaminNelson

Category: Autos & Vehicles

Tags: wheelbarrowmotorcontrollerelectricbrushlessoverlandbatterycartryobielectric carlithiumhow-todiypowerebikeben nelson 300mpg.orgconversion

Description: In this video, we will install an electric motor and batteries into a power cart to convert it to electric. If you are interested in these particular frames in SE Wisconsin, please see: facebook.com/marketplace/item/1751009395102763 Please click SHOW MORE! Today, we'll show you how to do a simple electric conversion with cordless tool batteries and e-bike parts. This project uses a standard brushless controller and brushless motor to power a riding lawn mower style transmission via a belt and pulley. Parts used in this project: Cart/Wheelbarrow frame with pulley transmission input Brushless Motor - Ryobi 40V Lawn Mower Motor: ebay.to/3rJ9CDu ($50, inc shipping) 500 Watt E-Bike Brushless Motor Controller: amzn.to/3LHKwwT ($30) E-Bike Throttle: amzn.to/3sB4u3q ($13) OR 0-10 KOhm potentiometer: amzn.to/34VIpEI Battery Holders: amzn.to/3BwmqAx ($14 x 2) Batteries: amzn.to/3uMJNEk ($65 for 2) Multimeter display with current shunt: amzn.to/34VCejJ ($20) In-Line Fuse Holder: amzn.to/364rBM5 ($9 for multipack) Power Disconnect: amzn.to/3oMCkkR (I used a salvaged part, but many different power disconnects would work fine.) Drive Pulley - 1/2" bore, 4" diameter V-Belt, 40" by 1/2": amzn.to/3JqjPe8 ($5) Idler: amzn.to/3BfYAZD ($15) Steel flat stock ($5) A spring Assorted 1/4" hardware - nuts, bolts, washers As of the time of this writing, total components to convert a machine like this is less than $200, not including batteries. Music by: "Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links help support this these videos.