I doing a electric/robotic project with my skateborad. I’m adding a Hobby Motor to the back of my skateborad to make it move by the power of a switch and a battery pack. Will this work? Why or why not?
2007-04-01 04:01:36 · 4 answers · asked by Java 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
it should work but it's not very practical and isn't a robot.... besides the mass of the components and you might be to much for the motor and gear ratio (belt ratio) you set up
2007-04-01 04:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT will work. U add a motor and power it up, no reason y it shd not work. To create a good skateboard you may want to consider the following:
1.) How fast you want your skateboard to move?
2.) How long can the battery last and what are the specifications of the motor and battery that you are going to get?
3.) The physical design and safety aspects
4.) Additional features, like speedometer, battery life indicator, remote control, horn, lights... etc
2007-04-01 12:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by goodmanbing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't given much information. I'd guess you'd need a 20 to 50 watt motor to sustain a decent skateboard speed on the level, and more if you want good acceleration. I'd suggest using a dc-to-dc power converter that allows the motor to deliver efficient power over a range of motor speeds, so you don't draw excessive current when operating in the low-speed high-torque region. The ref. will acquaint you with the concept.
2007-04-01 11:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your battery that would Carry your load would be very large ,and the motor would also.
2007-04-01 14:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋