DerStrom8
Super Moderator
Good day, everyone ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I am in need of a somewhat large DC motor, as I plan to motorize my bicycle. I am having some trouble, though, finding a motor that would work. I was wondering if you guys think an automobile starter motor would work for this? I know they are intended to run no more than 15 seconds at a time, but I don't imagine running it for 2-3 minutes at a time would cause too much damage. Then again, I could be wrong--the motor could heat up and burn out after 30 seconds or less. For this reason, I wanted to ask for some opinions. Do you guys think that a starter motor can put up with this kind of strain? If not, can you suggest any other motors that would work? This is a low-budget project, so if I can find motors in used equipment, it would be preferable.
Thank you very much for the help!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Regards,
Der Strom
I am in need of a somewhat large DC motor, as I plan to motorize my bicycle. I am having some trouble, though, finding a motor that would work. I was wondering if you guys think an automobile starter motor would work for this? I know they are intended to run no more than 15 seconds at a time, but I don't imagine running it for 2-3 minutes at a time would cause too much damage. Then again, I could be wrong--the motor could heat up and burn out after 30 seconds or less. For this reason, I wanted to ask for some opinions. Do you guys think that a starter motor can put up with this kind of strain? If not, can you suggest any other motors that would work? This is a low-budget project, so if I can find motors in used equipment, it would be preferable.
Thank you very much for the help!
Regards,
Der Strom