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Old 09-08-2012, 12:33 AM   #5837 (permalink)
toddshotrods
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Originally Posted by MPaulHolmes View Post
...Also, a permanent magnet motor has lower inductance, which means it's harder to control the current...
I was at the day job earlier and didn't get to comment on this. I am using a little Alltrax controller just to get the bike moving, and until we get the Mars motor and P&S controller kit (and actually build it). In the Alltrax (AXE PM motor - no reverse) wiring diagram it says:

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NOTE FOR MOTORCYCLE USE:
* Motor wires need to be 3-5' long. Coil extra wire into 4" loops and zip tie together.
I take it that is to address your point about them having lower inductance...
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