Building a Starter Motor Powered Drift Trike

In this video I build I starter motor powered drift trike!

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DALY BMS:

Battery:
36V 60Ah LG Chem

Motor:
42MT 12V

Speed Controller:
Kelly KDZ48551

[austiwawa]

Hi everyone!

I have changed my channel name to be my real name "Austin Blake" - something that I have thought about doing for a long time now! My original channel name "austiwawa" is something that I came up with back in 2007 and it really didn't have any significant meaning behind it. Just wanted to let you all know!

Hope you all enjoyed the video and thanks for watching :D

[dfgaJK]

I believe the significant reason behind starter motors being considered inadequate for projects (aside from their very low resistance) is that they don't usually have bearings. They usually rely on bushes and as such aren't suitable for prolonged operation. It would be interesting to see if replacing the bushes with bearings allows your motors to run for a long time.

[reggiep]

As a kid in the late 80's, we made some wheeled projects and the craft, design & technology teacher said to us that starter motors were prefect for the projects and we just ran with it. The only issue I had was burning my hand on a cable but starter motors (powered by lead/acid batteries) were definitely capable but nowhere near as fast with modern batteries so keep running with the starter motors but always keep an eye on temp so fit a thermometer.

[dk-bwgk]

I remember these starter things all over in the 80s and 90s. Not trikes but small kart type things and modified shipping carts.

[wits]

I am a Motor/Generator Engineer ... (Electrical Power Engineer) .
Standard Automotive Starter Motors will work just fine for light-duty applications, like carts and trikes .

You can run them for years. As long as they are not getting hot to the touch. You are fine.

Look for starters that draw under one amp at unloaded, free running conditions.

If your electrical connections get hot, use some Electrically conductive grease .

I built an electric car with 4 starter motors. 4 wheel drive. I have been using it for years.

You can put air holes in the front plate like you show in this video, but you dont usually need it.

Just check it for over heating. After running, just hold your hand on it. if you can not hold onto it, without getting burned,
then you are in danger of overheating.

Good luck!

[larrythehedgehog]

Look into adding some STATORADE to cool the motor and keep it well lubricated whilst under continuous operation. Great vid!

[robertmorin]

Nice work getting that sprocket welded and using the original mount with the newly drilled holes. I'm learning a lot watching your videos. Be careful that nothing gets caught up in the sprockets and chain. That would be a very bad day.

[mwestie]

You might be able to just add some cooling ribs to the case of the motor by just cutting some grooves into the case. This way you don't comprise it being waterproof. I would just put the case in your lathe and turn some grooves.

[MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Austin! 😃
That's a huge beastly motor!!! 😂
I bet it could run a pretty big kart with one of those!
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[hogrider]

Thanks now i can build my electric drift trick with starter motor. I have 12 v batery and i was planing to make one and this video helped me . I couldn't find cheap motor and i eas thinking about starter motor and this video popped up so thanks.

[christurnblom]

I think an aluminum or copper heat sink would be far preferable to drilling holes in the housing.
It's always possible that you could find an extrusion that fits but if you have access to a good mill & use a half-inch plate of aluminum, or maybe 1 inch, you could just mill channels in the plate till the deepest cut leaves the thinnest parts about .030". Then just find something to wrap it tightly around the motor housing, such as a large hose-clamp.
You could go one better & attach fan blades or a large computer fan to the back of the motor. So long as you make the fins of the heat-sink parallel to the rotor shaft so the fan pulls the air in the most efficient direction.

I would try to keep the motor under 200 degrees F to be on the safe side.

[aaronlarsen]

Run a copper tube around the motor and get some water circulating around the motor, with a simple mechanism that pumps a little water, when the wheel turns

[AT_motors]

I was very surprised how well that motor worked. I had the same thought as you, I just assumed it would have overheated after a minute or so. Very cool!

[cynthiawong]

Loved the new video! Got yourself a new subscriber 😊

[OverbuiltByHenry]

Very well built!, but I prefer the previous setup, reason: PMSM only need bearing maintenance. Starter motors use carbon brushes, that you need to check and change.

[Zachry]

Would it be possible to control a 12v starter motor with PWM controller? Im a mechanical dude, and its the electronics of this stuff that put me off. Im thinking about doing a small beach cart.

[Nonenone-rjyp]

how is this not a major event everywhere

[manuelmolina]

Awesome. 🙂👍👍 I think that maybe adding a heat sink to the motor may help with the heating issues, but I'm not sure though. 😂 LoL

[Kasnokas]

How did you program the speed controller to match the amps to the motor?

[kelanaground]

God job.. For you chanel.. Thanks.. I like.. 🙏🏽👍👍👍