Building an Alternator Powered Bike

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Austin Blake

Austin Blake

3 роки тому

A few years ago I converted a car alternator into a go kart motor. In this video I build an alternator powered bicycle. I originally tried controlling the motor with a sensorless controller but did not achieve the performance that I was hoping for. After installing hall effect sensors into the motor the results have far exceeded my expectations. The alternator is from a 1998 Ford F-150.
Building an Alternator Powered Bike - Part 2
• Building an Alternator...
Converting a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor:
• Converting a Car Alter...
Hall Effect Sensor Placement Article:
mitrocketscience.blogspot.com/...
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Music:
campsite.bio/apexmusic10
0:03 - APEX - Delacey My Man Cover
11:14 - APEX - DRIFTER
Outro song:
David Cutter Music - No Words (Mosquito Beat)

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@romanroad483
@romanroad483 3 роки тому
Most other youtubers videos would last 2 hrs to describe what you covered in 15 mins. Great video, no waffle, no endless shots of screws being removed, no B.S. well done.
@szsr6458
@szsr6458 2 роки тому
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@waitemc
@waitemc 2 роки тому
No getting to know pets, gf's and channel trajectorie.
@michaelproano1449
@michaelproano1449 2 роки тому
@@szsr6458 same
@jammcguire1276
@jammcguire1276 2 роки тому
Could you put another alternator on the front to power the other alternator engine!
@sugameltpastriescoffee7186
@sugameltpastriescoffee7186 2 роки тому
Really appreciate him saving us time that no one should ever waste on youtube videos
@averagejoe9040
@averagejoe9040 3 роки тому
"I was determined to make it work". Those are usually the last words I say before draining my bank account.
@SORGIGERMANICO
@SORGIGERMANICO 3 роки тому
I said the same thing about my marriage lmao
@dixonstudios
@dixonstudios 3 роки тому
Got the T-shirt....
@dbwindhorst1
@dbwindhorst1 3 роки тому
Likewise. There's a master's/doctoral thesis waiting to happen on this behavior.
@fuzzballdasoft5889
@fuzzballdasoft5889 3 роки тому
good girlfriend joke
@richwrightrocks
@richwrightrocks 3 роки тому
Awesome job I made the comment about adding a smaller alternator to recharge your batteries and maybe double the time of the 30 minutes you have driving. I was wondering if you saw the UKposts video where the kid in the third world country used a well-kept secret in using water to power his engine on a scooter. Is that really possible? It looked real.
@pcbn2u
@pcbn2u 2 роки тому
I really enjoyed this video. I am an old Electronics Technician who worked on the latest technology in high end Quadraphonic / Stereo systems in the late 70's. Really proud of what you accomplished.
@boyracer3477
@boyracer3477 Рік тому
Robert Johnson Four-channel music was wonderful. Too bad it didn't last.
@elromanicobaby
@elromanicobaby 5 місяців тому
Nice adding hall sensor wiring to a alternator is beyond awsome
@777noirkat
@777noirkat 3 роки тому
In the back pages of popular mechanics there was always a small ad saying “build an electric go cart with an alternator “ or something close to that - that was 40 years ago! Good to see it in action! Cheers
@E-Biker-zm8pz
@E-Biker-zm8pz 3 роки тому
Excellent example of ingenuity and dogged perseverance. We need more young men like you. Well Done!
@tbmdd
@tbmdd 3 роки тому
@MichaelKingsfordGray Damn nobody asked tho
@gunners4129
@gunners4129 3 роки тому
From his name, I know that he's and ebiker in the 18650 zipcode. That's more than we actually need to know about him lol
@caleb8422
@caleb8422 3 роки тому
@@gunners4129 lol I think 18650 refers to the commonly found lithium ion batteries he uses
@gunners4129
@gunners4129 3 роки тому
Ah 👌 thanks
@TheNuclearBolton
@TheNuclearBolton 3 роки тому
@@gunners4129 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@fireballxl-5748
@fireballxl-5748 8 місяців тому
Aw dude I'm old enough to be your grandfather and I'm really happy you stuck with this project and made it work. Nice job! (And for American viewers.....top speed of 69 KPH is 42 MPH.)
@simonlinser8286
@simonlinser8286 8 місяців тому
What an absolute badass this gentleman is.
@karimrishani8298
@karimrishani8298 3 роки тому
I think you manage to combine your Electric Engineering skills with your ability to work with your hands. Well done. Most people either understand theory or can work with their hands. You have managed to master both.
@lotharschiese8559
@lotharschiese8559 3 роки тому
Oh, almost forgot, you need to understand the fundamental principals, then have vision how to apply.
@commandericeman8588
@commandericeman8588 2 роки тому
Right! This is the kinda engineer you want with you in deep space when your space ship goes tits up. 🤣😂😄
@sanansa4567
@sanansa4567 2 роки тому
very true. that is why I like UKposts because I can find people who know / appreciate both aspects. Many years ago I asked some friends who are electrical engineers how the power company makes electricity (the basic overview) and they just laughed at me (I wasn't looking for an indepth class), now I found so many videos that shares the basics on the equipment used.
@zaire.mg.
@zaire.mg. 3 роки тому
Very informative! Not everyday when you find a video that breaks down by the detail of all the revisions and road blocks. Definitely a ton of gems in this video!
@lotharschiese8559
@lotharschiese8559 3 роки тому
Like going to college, work on your pet project, make it work, get credits and a referral from the Prof.
@saltydecimator
@saltydecimator 3 роки тому
Amen preach it brother! Now I’m not your mommy but dang you brave testing stuff with no crash helmet!
@danyalahmad2097
@danyalahmad2097 2 роки тому
ukposts.info/have/v-deo/a6R0mHuFpqCfw4E.html yup
@stephenflowers8516
@stephenflowers8516 2 роки тому
Those centrifical clutches are exactly what we used in the 60s when we made Go Carts and Mini bikes by putting lawnmower engines on them.
@chrisbangerter2
@chrisbangerter2 2 роки тому
i had one in the 90s lol. loved it
@boats2474
@boats2474 2 роки тому
OK, soooooo, I didn't like the Clutch. I put together a vert small lawn mower engine chain driven very small Mini Bike which started by dragging the back tire, jumping on... throttle pretty much took the place of the brake and to kill it just pull the brake. Worked great and My neighbor's kids loved it! Why not just turn the controller on and off? 42mph very good!
@paullacey748
@paullacey748 4 місяці тому
Success is 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration, plus the ability to keep trying. Our greatest inventors had many failures
@pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976
@pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976 3 роки тому
Hello friends. let us be grateful to our friend who posted this video sharing knowledge. It doesn't cost anything to like and make a simple comment. It is the least we can do in gratitude for his work. thank you!
@MCsCreations
@MCsCreations 3 роки тому
Concordo plenamente. 😊
@diraziz396
@diraziz396 3 роки тому
thank you
@davidjames666
@davidjames666 3 роки тому
simple comment.
@erictharp6095
@erictharp6095 3 роки тому
How long does the battery last
@tarstarkusz
@tarstarkusz 3 роки тому
What I want to know is how many watt hours per mile. Also, a better drive system. The drive system is absolutely terrible. Aside from being terrible, you cannot do regen with that clutch. Regen would be the saving grace of the awful drive system of attaching a chainring to the wheel spokes. It's inefficient because he is constantly dumping 12v into the windings. It needs to have the windings only being powered when he is on the throttle.
@tomboytomgirl5356
@tomboytomgirl5356 3 роки тому
You give me great hope young man. There IS much to delight in about the young generation. Your work ethic is commendable. Your physics knowledge is brilliant. You can do anything you want and go far in whatever worthy endeavor you choose. You have ALL IT TAKES. I SALUTE! you, sir. Best wishes for you in whatever you choose. Go FORWARD, knowing you are a GOOD YOUNG MAN. God bless you.
@danyalahmad2097
@danyalahmad2097 2 роки тому
ukposts.info/have/v-deo/a6R0mHuFpqCfw4E.html
@ianmeno4388
@ianmeno4388 2 роки тому
Thank u gorges
@haggai3.477
@haggai3.477 2 роки тому
@@danyalahmad2097 They don't play.... SALUTE ✅
@danyalahmad2097
@danyalahmad2097 2 роки тому
@@haggai3.477 ?
@haggai3.477
@haggai3.477 2 роки тому
@@danyalahmad2097 Your shared link is super accurate.
@robgreen9070
@robgreen9070 8 місяців тому
Centrifugal clutches are noisy to begin with…. I think you made an awesome build. Lots of ingenuity
@oliverdavidpatrick
@oliverdavidpatrick 9 місяців тому
Props to you for all your persistance and never giving up!!!!
@humbleevidenceaccepter7712
@humbleevidenceaccepter7712 3 роки тому
I take joy in the expression of someone else's genius. I got a lot of joy out of this.
@warrior--poet5418
@warrior--poet5418 3 роки тому
"WE ACT, AS GOOD FOLKS - FOR LOVE" for you i would like to simply, say, expressing in such very good ways is always respectable and it deserves.. it reminds me of my older works, so, in the case of your say, today - displayed in relays, my quote, returns : soliloquy from 2017, where 'katiger says' "as our joys in this world shall include your achievements.." - warrior poet in the days of past and since then, as said, they have remained equally, true.. at that, would recognize your statement, here.. because you hold that spirit in your living years.. - human mentalities have many redemptions - you have expressed an important one.! more should take heed.. ""if there was more love in the world - we would probably see a lot less dying..!!" - clint eastwood (the pale rider} ~WarriorPoet~
@The_Conqueeftador
@The_Conqueeftador 3 роки тому
The dumb man cannot distunguish between a genius and a parrot. I see alot of parrot in this video no genius.
@dyode1
@dyode1 3 роки тому
...the best thing about this video for me was your troubleshooting skills and determination and stubbornness in chasing down the logic of the engineering... awesome, well done.
@rsz90182
@rsz90182 8 місяців тому
You will make a great Engineer!! Keep it up! Never give up on a problem that is beating you down. There is always a way!!!
@philtobin9510
@philtobin9510 3 роки тому
Sweet ride. You've got a missus that understands our silliness as well, dude we're so lucky.
@fvrrljr
@fvrrljr 2 роки тому
OLE'!
@CantTakeJake
@CantTakeJake 3 роки тому
Bro the lengths you went to bring us this video is just awesome... I hope the people watching actually understand... 👊👍
@MichaelSmith-mb1gm
@MichaelSmith-mb1gm 3 роки тому
Werd. This guy is super smart & determined.
@johnlarryedward
@johnlarryedward 3 роки тому
This is right up my alley having being a marine electrician for the last 45 years, and an electric bicycle enthusiast!
@MrKyltpzyxm
@MrKyltpzyxm 3 роки тому
As the sort of person who would definitely stack 5 parts together because I already have them and it does almost what I want, instead of buying 1 part that was professionally designed to do exactly what I want, just to see if I can make it work, I really appreciate the ingenuity on display here.
@jonhayden6235
@jonhayden6235 2 роки тому
Difficult to comprehend how anyone could "dislike" this great video, and puzzling that those who did would not take the time to explain why. Keep up the terrific work there!
@blackopal3138
@blackopal3138 2 роки тому
lol You know people murder each other, right?
@daviddillardjohnson9137
@daviddillardjohnson9137 Рік тому
@@blackopal3138 your comment cracked me up bro lol
@realryleu
@realryleu Рік тому
it’s probably mostly people who want him to wear a gosh darn helmet
@daviddillardjohnson9137
@daviddillardjohnson9137 Рік тому
@@realryleu They should mind their own business and worry about their own lives instead.
@flaplaya
@flaplaya 2 роки тому
That 3 phase cable magnetic gallop at very low frequencies was really cool.. So was the entire build, Nice 👌
@jim-cu9yp
@jim-cu9yp 3 роки тому
there are automotive alternator magnet kits for diy wind power generators .the last time I tested one for a customer was about 15 years ago so not sure if they are still available .that's the time when neodymium magnets were the hot thing to make projects, the ones I've seen came with a rotor cast from aluminum with magnets for 10 si gm alternators
@Felem1000
@Felem1000 3 роки тому
70 km/h?? My scooter wobbling even at beyond 40 km/h! Great job! The Hall sensors made a world of difference!
@MrFegro
@MrFegro 2 роки тому
Great work done!! It also gave me more insight into the hall effect sensors, which has given me problems before. Thanks so much and keep up the great work you're doing.
@functionalvanconversion4284
@functionalvanconversion4284 2 роки тому
Amazing! Your persistence thru the project makes you a hero. Learned a lot here. Thanks
@jmoore8319
@jmoore8319 3 роки тому
Nice work. Good job sticking with it despite the hall sensor confusion. We all really appreciate you taking the time to show us the basics on how to do this. Im going to try to slap an alternator on a Bird scooter and see what happens.
@TinyGiantLifeStyle
@TinyGiantLifeStyle 3 роки тому
42 mph. Nice! This is the type of DIY I love repurposed hardware with real results.
@Cotronixco
@Cotronixco 3 роки тому
43.
@dh66
@dh66 3 роки тому
Your conversions are taking away from the righteous to speed of 69 kph. WooooOOOOoooo!!! 😉
@kokopelli314
@kokopelli314 2 роки тому
Determination and some skills will do ANYTHING!
@soljainc123
@soljainc123 2 роки тому
Literally why I come on youtube to watch videos like this.
@joshuawilcox1322
@joshuawilcox1322 3 роки тому
I KNEW you could use alternators as motors!
@rgraptor2542
@rgraptor2542 3 роки тому
Felt the same way, thinking like why hasn't anyone done it? Then I saw this guy
@fatheryumyum4905
@fatheryumyum4905 3 роки тому
Thanx for letting us know you knew that? Wtf
@rgraptor2542
@rgraptor2542 3 роки тому
@@fatheryumyum4905 you've never been excited about being right?
@gangoffour6690
@gangoffour6690 3 роки тому
You are a brilliant young man 👍. Our country needs many more like you.
@rtoguidver3651
@rtoguidver3651 Рік тому
You'll be way ahead of the pack in the years to come. Next anti-gravity !
@bensprink9943
@bensprink9943 Рік тому
How does this guy have millions of views but less than 200k subscribers? There's got to be at least a million smart people that find this interesting enough to subscribe
@GenesisTreaty
@GenesisTreaty 3 роки тому
This young man will definitely be Essential in SHTF!
@aussiescraphunter7808
@aussiescraphunter7808 3 роки тому
My sentiments exactly
@connordziadul6048
@connordziadul6048 3 роки тому
Especially if a solar flare or a nuclear war creates EMP zones that destroy all complicated electrical components in almost all motor vehicles.
@Tahmanakki
@Tahmanakki 3 роки тому
@@connordziadul6048 EMP zones moment
@hyukcho328
@hyukcho328 3 роки тому
In depth knowledge, persistence in problem solving and happy riding! Excellent job
@austiwawa
@austiwawa 3 роки тому
Thanks so much Hyuk! I appreciate it!
@smallblockchevy1022
@smallblockchevy1022 3 роки тому
I agree, that kind of determination, accompanied with some intellect and ingenuity can take you far.
@smallblockchevy1022
@smallblockchevy1022 3 роки тому
​@@austiwawa I'll post this again here in case it may not have came to your attention. Just curious what you think about this: The centrifugal clutch idea could easily have worked properly, by either putting lighter springs in it, increasing the mass of the flyweights, or a combination of both, or else by getting a bigger clutch if that one was too small. I was also thinking you could have added a micro switch to the throttle, triggered by the initial first couple of mm of motion, connected to a relay supplying field power to the electromagnets. This would have eliminated the issue of the motor constantly spinning at a low speed. Great final product though. Keep up the good work!
@foxxyytofficial
@foxxyytofficial 3 роки тому
@@smallblockchevy1022 removing the clutch was better, because the sensorless controller couldn't spin the alternator as fast as the other controller and with hall sensors it was even better and cutting the 12V field is a bad idea for the controller
@MrAdiliv
@MrAdiliv 2 роки тому
Absolutely impressed with your skills and determination, I would definitely continue improving and expanding the product base to a standard baseline and market it locally. Cheers and don’t give up.
@tomhill4003
@tomhill4003 Рік тому
Really amazing work Austin! Thanks for the deep explanation on the science and physics behind the motor build.
@swicked86
@swicked86 3 роки тому
Why would anyone thumbs down this video, it's super rad!
@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793
@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 3 роки тому
1.2 million views doesn't lie 👍
@rf-qp4yi
@rf-qp4yi 3 роки тому
@@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 people who never learned to ride a bike
@BatMan-co1gy
@BatMan-co1gy 3 роки тому
because he didn't take it off any sweet jumps
@stevenbundy4336
@stevenbundy4336 3 роки тому
THE BIKE SHOULD BE PUT BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL DESIGN AND LEFT THAT WAY. IT LOOKS LIKE SHIT WITH A STUPID MOTOR ON IT WHEN IT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED THAT WAY.
@rf-qp4yi
@rf-qp4yi 3 роки тому
@@stevenbundy4336 caps on, this guy is not messing around
@rodfisher2837
@rodfisher2837 3 роки тому
What a brilliant video, Patience-Ingenuity-Perseverance, I could go on and on. This young man should go far. Thank You.
@daniellane753
@daniellane753 3 роки тому
Yes he will.
@troyhummon7978
@troyhummon7978 3 роки тому
Perfect example of what anyone can achieve if they attend school and get an education! 👍
@eugenejoe303
@eugenejoe303 2 роки тому
Nice! Love It! I wish I can build One!
@narrowgoat-scout
@narrowgoat-scout Рік тому
Pop!! Flash! Bang. Brings back memories of setting up rc
@christophertaylor87
@christophertaylor87 2 роки тому
The fact that you installed a centrifugal clutch on an alternator motor is so bonkers I love it!
@billbearden7301
@billbearden7301 3 роки тому
If you ride at speeds higher than the bike is intended, reminder to check the axle bearings and grease. I made a minibike in the 60’s from a stingray bike and a 65ccClinton go cart racing motor. It would go 50 mph and after every run the bearing grease overheated and spun out of the bearing housing. It would not take long for the bearing balls to separate from the bearing. Caged ball bearings were the common type at that time.
@Iceflkn
@Iceflkn 3 роки тому
Well done on diagnosing the needed solution!
@timlantz9742
@timlantz9742 2 роки тому
Your troubleshooting skills, diligence and persistence is fantastic! Keep seeking new skills!
@DB-cx6cb
@DB-cx6cb Рік тому
Well done! Very informative. Would never attempt but love watching people like yourself doing the impossible!
@patrickjmorgan
@patrickjmorgan 3 роки тому
Great to see you work through this. Id not thought of using an alternator. This is proper 'shed-built' stuff!
@joekneer1599
@joekneer1599 3 роки тому
Great project, I’m impressed with your tenacity with the Hall effect sensors. They are not easy to understand at first and I thought you did a good job of describing their function. Really good job and video overall👏 Thanks.
@austiwawa
@austiwawa 3 роки тому
Thank you!
@Coincidence_Theorist
@Coincidence_Theorist 3 роки тому
@@austiwawa you definitely come through as genuine and guided by your own internal compass and inner light. Stay you. Stay true and i see success and happiness as two of your life’s major constants.
@johndyson4109
@johndyson4109 7 місяців тому
AWESOME DUDE! You are a person that makes things possible through determination, know-how and intelligence..
@T410ce
@T410ce 8 місяців тому
This is extremely cool, thanks for making this and sharing it with us.
@oldschoolcars3318
@oldschoolcars3318 3 роки тому
Love your work ethic, and your persistence! Great job!
@gangoffour6690
@gangoffour6690 2 роки тому
He sure has the curiosity, tenaciousness and knowledge to be an inventor / or great engineer. A definite free thinker. Kudos young man 👍
@jameshawkins3484
@jameshawkins3484 Рік тому
Your efforts were worth it in the end. Very much enjoyed the video. I like the way you worked through your issues even though the manufacturer for the controller said it can't be done, good job.
@BaronBoar
@BaronBoar Рік тому
When you said the motor kept slowly spinning with the controller, I immediately thought, just get a centrifugal clutch lol. And that's what he did. Makes perfect sense.
@garylangley4502
@garylangley4502 2 роки тому
That's what I like to see, being so creative in what you do. Excellent job!
@bigwendigo2253
@bigwendigo2253 3 роки тому
Dude what an awesome DIY project. You’re a smart guy and a I learned a lot about the innards of an alternator and what hall (sp?) sensors can be used for. Thanks for posting, definitely inspirational!
@pinarellolimoncello
@pinarellolimoncello 2 роки тому
Absolute genius, super impressed, just be a bit careful on that old bike, parts like the forks are under more stress than normal , wouldn't want them snapping on you. Let me know if you go into production, stick me on the waiting list.Somebody get this chap some funding from the stock market and get them in to production, recycling old alternators as well!
@MrSteelehead
@MrSteelehead Рік тому
I found that the best way to share my knowledge of electronics, was to play lead guitar in a rock & roll band, back in the 1980’s. We are so lucky that video was scarce. Now I study “the circle of fifths”. Cheers.
@chrisollar1701
@chrisollar1701 Рік тому
Hell yes.. when you skidded the tires on start I became a believer
@markpellerin2768
@markpellerin2768 3 роки тому
I can appreciate all the work you didn't show. Great video!
@Ty-dt8xv
@Ty-dt8xv 3 роки тому
Converting the alternator was very impressive! But the most impressive part to me was that you are determined to find a solution and you did great job young man keep doing what you were doing with that same determination and you will go very far! GOD BLESS 🙏🙏🙏
@mitchsumner2831
@mitchsumner2831 2 роки тому
Love this. That centrifugal clutch can be fine tuned by changing the springs, much like the old advance mechanisms of automotive distributors.
@patlevv7382
@patlevv7382 2 роки тому
aka. CVT🛵az well‼️😜🆘🔙🚀
@fatheadpr
@fatheadpr Рік тому
Also adding weights so the clutch will engage harder at lower rpm
@brentspellmeyer8943
@brentspellmeyer8943 4 місяці тому
Came to see if anyone mentioned this
@SustainableCraig
@SustainableCraig 2 роки тому
Awesome project! Thanks for showing the wiring schematics. That was helpful.
@sumoddball
@sumoddball 3 роки тому
Better than rich rebuilds, you actually finish it in one video instead of 10.
@johnbelwell2461
@johnbelwell2461 3 роки тому
So far this is the only e-bike project that's worth it among all the projects and kits, it's nice to have that speed available for when needed and if you'll lower it to 20 miles it's gonna take you far away.
@ChrisCrangle
@ChrisCrangle 4 місяці тому
I wonder what is feels like to be this smart.. awesome job dude
@jazzdirt
@jazzdirt 3 роки тому
When I was about 14 I'd devised that this should be possible.. had a go at building something that worked... I was trying to adjust the speed with the frequentie of the AC using a homemade tone generator.. never actually got it to work.. but that was in 1991.. I didn't have access to specialized controllers.. Soo I got it to turn, but as soon as I put a load on it kinda "stalled". My solution to the engine keeps turning problem was using a Solex frame with the alternator on the original engine mount.. so basically a manual clutch driving the front tire directly. But it never had the power, in all other aspects it worked. It turned the driven wheel (without the wheel touching the ground) I could break the connection between motor and driven wheel I could control the speed with a potmeter.. But I love to see that someone actually build a working model of a bicycle with an alternator for a motor.. Now I can finally show a few of my old friends that I wasn't crazy for trying .. thanks for that.
@dougjohns5115
@dougjohns5115 3 роки тому
You are an astute young man... you will go places in this life.
@TexusNoe365247
@TexusNoe365247 Рік тому
Dude, I’m studying AET (Automation and electrical technologies) and this is right up my alley. You did a fantastic job explaining everything. It was a learning experience for me as well. My question is how did you convert DC into 3-phase AC?
@danielauen7790
@danielauen7790 Рік тому
Motor controller spits out a 3-phase pwm signal.
@JeremyBreeden89
@JeremyBreeden89 8 місяців тому
That's the speed controllers job.
@user-pr9zh8ki7k
@user-pr9zh8ki7k 3 місяці тому
Hey dude I want to try this experience because it is a wonderful thing. What do you advise me?
@ChristianTreber
@ChristianTreber Рік тому
Another thumb up for persistence and intelligent problem solving!
@VU2AT
@VU2AT Рік тому
Excellent ! nice work-around for the basic challenge of car alternator conversion into a perfect BL motor - using hall sensors !
@psyclopz1
@psyclopz1 3 роки тому
That's great man! Lots of clear thinking, I dig it.
@redjacketfmj
@redjacketfmj 3 роки тому
Honestly some genius engineering you did there! Damn good informative video!
@thatguy1615
@thatguy1615 2 роки тому
"Check out the big brain on Brad" 👍truly awesome!
@CoolAirVw
@CoolAirVw 2 роки тому
Hard work and knowledge and diligence paid off.
@masboyrc
@masboyrc 3 роки тому
Great video, even complicated but still more easy to understand. Thanks for sharing 👍
@Cre8tvMG
@Cre8tvMG 3 роки тому
What a beautiful neighborhood for testing! Thanks for a fun video and letting us follow along as you figured out how to solve the problems.
@jm4672
@jm4672 2 роки тому
We need more young people like you please continue and please Inspire other young people our future is in your hands. And I really do mean this our future is in y'all's hands God bless
@rasputinputin8103
@rasputinputin8103 2 роки тому
43mph ain't bad. Well done.
@gamerpaddy
@gamerpaddy 3 роки тому
on the good side: you can weaken the magnetic field for more speed by varying the rotor current or make it stronger for more torque. free gearbox basically. however on the bad side you wear the brushes and its less efficient since you have to waste energy to keep the magnetic field active. you could also use it for regenerative braking by feeding back the energy in the rotor instead of applying 12v when hitting the brakes.
@Hyratel
@Hyratel 3 роки тому
You're not going to wear the brushes by any noticeable level, considering alternators can potentially run hundreds of thousands of miles with no maintenance. It's a slip-ring not a commutator, so there's no slots to wear down the carbon
@AKAtheA
@AKAtheA 3 роки тому
thing is if you use unfiltered PWM for the field winding, the sensors (and controller) will have to deal with the electrical noise
@nickldominator
@nickldominator 3 роки тому
It would be interesting to drive the alternator with a VESC, and write a custom app for it to control the rotor field voltage. Since the VESC internally knows the ERPM, it could easily take that and apply it on top of a curve you define which determines the field voltage. Have the VESC output the setpoint to a DC-DC adjustable Buck regulator, and it be able to dynamically and automatically adjust for optimal torque and RPM.. I might have to play around with this.. heh. Another neat feature of something like this, is since the VESC directly can read the throttle input, it could also just disable the DC-DC regulator at 0 throttle. Thus eliminating the parasitic current draw at 0 RPM.
@danf2513
@danf2513 3 роки тому
Need you around for an apocalypse
@jmikronis7376
@jmikronis7376 3 роки тому
@@Hyratel, diesel trains have brushed motors driving the wheels that contact the rails. These brushes have to be changed out regularly. I was informed of this by a (now deceased engineer). There are several sets of them. If you have a brushed motor, plan on having to change them out, there is no free ride.
@DANTHETUBEMAN
@DANTHETUBEMAN 3 роки тому
I like to see people learning through doing progect like this.
@davidbiloen5037
@davidbiloen5037 2 роки тому
Great job dude, and great video. Kudos for sticking with it in figuring out that commutation issue!!
@Tyler.i.81
@Tyler.i.81 Рік тому
You're a genius any other person would have given in and brought a different motor.
@boastyy
@boastyy 3 роки тому
Nice one mate, I have got up to 45mph on my mountain bike going down a hill and that felt sketchy as hell. I can understand you not wanting to go faster lol. Will be great when the battery technology gets better and you can have more range without huge expensive batteries.
@dpz9872
@dpz9872 3 роки тому
Your father's gotta be proud of you, him and your mom obviously did some awesome work together. 👍
@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 8 місяців тому
These videos are fun to watch but what is being overlooked is the fact that bicycles don't have the type of bearings that can stand this kind of speed and heat generated and will cause them to explode or seize and you will have pavement burns that will take you out of living for awhile. Plus you could never stop in time for other unseen hazards in front of you~!!
@trevord4243
@trevord4243 9 місяців тому
This was completely cool. Great info and explanations on the mech and tech of the project. Great share. Thank you.
@boskans7800
@boskans7800 3 роки тому
0utstanding ingenious engineering young man!!! Keep up the intelligent work!!!
@williamgreene4834
@williamgreene4834 3 роки тому
I have a bike, a new alternator, and a cnc machine shop so I think you've given me an idea. :)
@edgarvalencia7523
@edgarvalencia7523 2 роки тому
I don't know but mabe CVT clutch would be great for this setup
@kylem7708
@kylem7708 2 роки тому
@@edgarvalencia7523 Only if you could make it light enough. The weight killing the range is more of a problem than the power delivery method/feel with EV's
@edgarvalencia7523
@edgarvalencia7523 2 роки тому
@@kylem7708 right on not experienced in the EVz but ya I fill like it could be tweeked for Les pull on the motor n more torque to the drive wheel good up hill climb but I only have tried on carts for a heavy guy but it is a hell of a build 👍🏼
@Windinthe...bald5821
@Windinthe...bald5821 Рік тому
Good job Austin ! Don't worry about the looks. What's important is that it gets the job done and it beats any of those scooters with small wheels since you can't ride those outside the city really bacause every little rock or bump on the road is a death trap. I bet people would buy this and it would be a win-win situation. You get some cash & they get cheap transport. Keep up the good work & best of luck !
@Puddlepirate70
@Puddlepirate70 2 роки тому
genius with tenacity .. just a very cool dude
@MCsCreations
@MCsCreations 3 роки тому
FANTASTIC work, Austin! Nicely done!!! 😃 Happy new year! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@mrpat2563
@mrpat2563 Рік тому
Amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind into it and not give up! Well done young man, great Video too, look forwards to see some more.
@DA-zh9gi
@DA-zh9gi 8 місяців тому
Love the clutch idea. Now, go torque converter for infinite gears... and better low end torque if you gear it right.
@Sevalecan
@Sevalecan 10 місяців тому
I'm impressed that you actually imlpemented a sensored synchronous motor. Not in that I would assume you couldnt, but I think most people would not have tried, or would have tried and given up at the first sign of trouble.
@gaguilar14221
@gaguilar14221 3 роки тому
This is awesome!, I think your power problem lays on the "Y" configuration wiring...try wiring the motor in a Delta configuration, you'll get way more power use but double your torque!
@3deeguy
@3deeguy 3 роки тому
I subscribed because of your alternator conversion. I have learned in experimenting with a delta wound sensorless brushless motor that the 'zero-cross' occurs at 90° and 270°. That means if you base commutation on the 'zero-cross then commutation will occur 30° early in a delta wound motor. I am experimenting with a way to delay commutation by 30° using a microcontroller.
@robertmorin6495
@robertmorin6495 Рік тому
Your logical reasoning had you thinking it was something mechanical and it was…the positioning of the hall effect sensors. Nice prediction. The answer finally hit you after staring at it a long while, I imagine. Congratulations, you should be very proud; especially after that company sent such a discouraging letter
@loaf4027
@loaf4027 2 роки тому
I have been blueprinting a idea for a bike like this for about a month, and then I found this video. We were not far apart in thought !
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