# Technical Discussions

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## [ETEL 3 ph AC motor / Delta Controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/etel-3-ph-ac-motor-delta-controller/2264)

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**Author:** [@1937Dodge](https://community.electricforum.com/u/1937Dodge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/etel-3-ph-ac-motor-delta-controller/2264 "2012-03-30T14:45:28Z")

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Hi EVers, I am using 4 ETEL tma PM high torque motors with a Delta C2000 Controller. The power wires are hooked up easily. I can't find where to connect motor wires 5 and 6 for temp, to the controller. Any help …

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## [Delta C2000 Inverter / pot box wiring](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-c2000-inverter-pot-box-wiring/2263)

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**Author:** [@1937Dodge](https://community.electricforum.com/u/1937Dodge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-c2000-inverter-pot-box-wiring/2263 "2012-03-30T14:39:43Z")

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Hi EVers, I'm planning to use AC 3 phase motors in my EV with a Delta C2000 industrial controller. I am having trouble setting up my pot box with the controller. How can I wire up the pot box to this controller? Th…

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## [Pot box hook up](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pot-box-hook-up/1861)

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**Author:** [@cartguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cartguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pot-box-hook-up/1861 "2012-02-17T05:16:27Z")

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:)Have a 48 v cc golf cart. Has a v glide and i am installing pb 6 pot.V glide has 3 wires and the pot only 2. How to wire it? Any pics of installation.

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## [Wiring a Jack & Heintz type 261-11E motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-a-jack-heintz-type-261-11e-motor/1786)

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**Author:** [@docweathers](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docweathers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-a-jack-heintz-type-261-11e-motor/1786 "2011-11-03T14:32:19Z")

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I have an old (probably 1920's) Jack and Heintz 261-11e 1/6 hp motor 115 v The Electrical pigtail was accidentally pulled off. Now I have three unmarked electrical posts to fasten the new pigtail to. How do I tell whic…

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## [Gem main contactor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-main-contactor/1466)

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**Author:** [@JOSE\_MOYA](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JOSE_MOYA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-main-contactor/1466 "2011-09-25T01:17:08Z")

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GEM Golf Cart Year Model 2000: Main Contactor cliks sometimes and does not click other times. If you touch it, it is hot (sometimes very hot). Electric motor does not run. Low voltage accesories (12 V circuit) work fin…

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## [Electric Blue Bird Bus](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-blue-bird-bus/1462)

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**Author:** [@ZLarry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ZLarry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-blue-bird-bus/1462 "2010-08-21T18:51:03Z")

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I have A 1997 electric blue bird bus. A wire was loose on the brushless resolver so I removed it and took it to a repair shop. The guy at the repair shop droped it and it shattered. I have been looking for over a year an…

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## [Forward/reverse not working - error #6](https://community.electricforum.com/t/forward-reverse-not-working-error-6/1457)

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**Author:** [@ketama](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ketama)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 9:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/forward-reverse-not-working-error-6/1457 "2010-08-16T09:50:13Z")

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Newbie first post. I don't know what terms to search for. I am trying to get a Lafayette NEV on the road. I purchased it in non-running condition. I thought I was good to go but the forward/reverse selector switch/circui…

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## [Fog light problems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fog-light-problems/1448)

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**Author:** [@rayo2k10](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rayo2k10)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fog-light-problems/1448 "2010-07-24T14:40:49Z")

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Hey sorry if this is the wrong forum but you all seem pretty glued up on electrics so i figured id ask. car is a - mitsubishi colt cz1 2006 1124cc 5 door hatch back rear fog light not working i press switch and it…

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## [Gem car after each charge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-after-each-charge/1326)

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**Author:** [@mike127](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mike127)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 6:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-after-each-charge/1326 "2009-12-13T06:50:15Z")

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Just installed new batteries and sent charger toZivan to cail. Now after each charge I get a -51 and a 42 volt reading to controler. I have to open dash ll up and check all connections and never ine a thing than it wor…

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## [Some help with my 74 Bug conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-help-with-my-74-bug-conversion/1279)

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**Author:** [@74bug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/74bug)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-help-with-my-74-bug-conversion/1279 "2009-08-31T16:55:40Z")

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Hi all, Thanks for clicking first off. I'm a bit desperate for help here. Just want to drive my converted bug but it seems to have some issues right now. So here are the specs: Jack & Heintz G-29 shunt electric mot…

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## [Upgrade a curtis controller or buy a new Kelly KDH12100?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrade-a-curtis-controller-or-buy-a-new-kelly-kdh12100/1231)

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**Author:** [@Almasi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Almasi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrade-a-curtis-controller-or-buy-a-new-kelly-kdh12100/1231 "2009-08-27T23:30:08Z")

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I built a racing 125cc GoKart with a D&D ES15A motor 240 A123 Cell (30S8P) 99 Volt nominal, with a Kelly KDH96500A (96 Volt, 120 Max, 500 Amp max (10second) 400 Amp 1 minutes.... I'm disapointed(I want instant torque) …

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## [Kelly KBL Controller questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kelly-kbl-controller-questions/1185)

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**Author:** [@mre](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kelly-kbl-controller-questions/1185 "2009-04-25T09:58:28Z")

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We are building an EV and having a couple of issues. There seems to be some confussion regarding as to ground the B- of the controller to the chassis/frame or not. Additionally, does anyone have any experience with gro…

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## [1971 Bug no sound from Stereo](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1971-bug-no-sound-from-stereo/1172)

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**Author:** [@emu88](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emu88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1971-bug-no-sound-from-stereo/1172 "2009-04-16T20:37:14Z")

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I have a 1971 Super beetle. The existing stereo from 1999 didn't work, the tuner didn't function just got static noise nor did the tape player. I bought a new one and wired it up exactly as the old system was nice an t…

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## [Not sure if this is where to ask, but](https://community.electricforum.com/t/not-sure-if-this-is-where-to-ask-but/492)

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**Author:** [@hobbes28](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hobbes28)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/not-sure-if-this-is-where-to-ask-but/492 "2009-01-22T20:10:27Z")

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When trying to figure out the system to go with, which wears down the battery life faster; longer periods of higher RPMs or longer periods of higher loads per motor? I ask because I keep going back and forth between one…

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## [Speed control](https://community.electricforum.com/t/speed-control/1041)

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**Author:** [@maxx366](https://community.electricforum.com/u/maxx366)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/speed-control/1041 "2008-11-19T16:03:23Z")

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we bought a comuta van, its all there except the batteries. i want to update this car, its 72 volt i believe, i need any info i can get on newer parts for this car. maybe someone has one and has already done what im sett…

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## [Home-made motor controller question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/home-made-motor-controller-question/672)

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**Author:** [@tywhitaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tywhitaker)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/home-made-motor-controller-question/672 "2008-10-08T18:38:29Z")

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Hello: Is anyone building their own motor controllers? I am not able to find much art on the subject and am simply curious. What is it about the commercial units that make them so expensive? Technology or volume? I am cu…

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## [Volts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volts/976)

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**Author:** [@rrmendoza](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rrmendoza)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volts/976 "2008-09-20T15:42:56Z")

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I'm running a 96volt system on a vw bug. But something seems to be wrong. I start driving and the volts drop rapidly to just under 60v, and they seem to stay there, Is this normal? Richard

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## [Asking for wiring corrections and additions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/asking-for-wiring-corrections-and-additions/965)

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**Author:** [@Qmavam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Qmavam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/asking-for-wiring-corrections-and-additions/965 "2008-09-09T14:52:59Z")

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Please view the proposed wiring diagram of my electric gokart. I want your suggested changes or additions. Thanks, Qmavqm

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## [Catalog of all electronic and semiconductor component datasheets](https://community.electricforum.com/t/catalog-of-all-electronic-and-semiconductor-component-datasheets/548)

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**Author:** [@battey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/battey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/catalog-of-all-electronic-and-semiconductor-component-datasheets/548 "2008-02-21T06:09:25Z")

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www.Datasheetpro.com , by DSP Innovations, recently launched a Free search site for electronic component datasheets. Datasheets from all major manufacturers and numerous international vendors can be found on this site,…

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## [48V to 12v Stepdown converters?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-to-12v-stepdown-converters/389)

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**Author:** [@rsisson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rsisson)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 7:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-to-12v-stepdown-converters/389 "2007-10-12T07:11:13Z")

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I am researching how to go from my 48V pack down to 12v My drive system is 48V, but everything else (running lights, headlamps, radio, etc) is typical 12v automotive (actually 13.8v) stuff. I don't want to carry a se…

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