# Do It Yourself (DIY) **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=6 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Mixed parallel and series batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mixed-parallel-and-series-batteries/332)
**Author:** [@Lazlow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lazlow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2007, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mixed-parallel-and-series-batteries/332 "2007-10-20T20:10:59Z")
Hey Guys I know if you want more amps(range) your run batteries in parallel and more volts(speed) in series. Now lets say I wanted 192v and I was using 12v batteries. That gives me 16 batteries. Now lets say that I hav… --- ## [DIY Electric ATV Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-electric-atv-questions/427)
**Author:** [@Tinodesis](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tinodesis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 6:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-electric-atv-questions/427 "2007-10-19T06:06:46Z")
Hi Folks, I'm a new EV fan and want to build an off-road wheelchair accessible buggy. I own an ICE powered buggy and converting doesn't look feasible. I have preliminary drawings of what I want to build and have a f… --- ## [Gearbox or direct drive](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gearbox-or-direct-drive/411)
**Author:** [@rlaxton](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rlaxton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2007, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gearbox-or-direct-drive/411 "2007-10-13T18:39:28Z")
Hi, I am new here so I apoligise if this has been covered before. A quick search of the forum did not show anything specific. I am looking into converting an E36 BMW sedan into an electric vehicle. While I would love… --- ## [Choosing the right motor to replace an ICE](https://community.electricforum.com/t/choosing-the-right-motor-to-replace-an-ice/370)
**Author:** [@joe019](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joe019)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2007, 6:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/choosing-the-right-motor-to-replace-an-ice/370 "2007-08-08T06:51:22Z")
Hi, I am doing some homework and looking to find a good solution to convert a series 88 inch wheelbase land rover vehicle to electric. The orignial ICE engine has the following specs. horsepower : 62bhp (net) at 4,… --- ## [Motor help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-help/360)
**Author:** [@zfa32937](https://community.electricforum.com/u/zfa32937)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2007, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-help/360 "2007-07-22T18:43:13Z")
how fast do you think this motor will take my EV if my ev weighs about 600-800 pounds and how many amp hours would i need my batteries to be to get like at least a 30mile range. the guy who is selling this motor said it … --- ## [Tachometer?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tachometer/352)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2007, 7:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tachometer/352 "2007-07-21T07:52:54Z")
How can you hook up a tach on a motor that has no spark? Where can you get one? Can you hook it up to the tach already in the car? --- ## [Wire sizing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wire-sizing/333)
**Author:** [@schembo2000](https://community.electricforum.com/u/schembo2000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2007, 5:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wire-sizing/333 "2007-07-19T05:22:18Z")
Hello Ev forum! We're designing an electric go kart with batteries and capacitors. We're looking to run 72 volts. Problem is, we're looking at peaks of 550 amps. I know we won't be running this high all the time, but … --- ## [Motors for electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motors-for-electric-vehicles/289)
**Author:** [@ttoberer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ttoberer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2007, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motors-for-electric-vehicles/289 "2007-06-20T18:35:25Z")
hello, I have a couple of big three phase motors. could these be used in vehicle and run off of dc. I have found some electric cars that use three phase motors but do not know if these are special in any way. fo example … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=5)