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Old 10-22-2012, 05:45 AM   #67 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by adamj12b View Post
Its not simple to do for multiple reasons. Number 1 reason being series wound motors cannot simply be used for regenerative brakes. Number 2 would be that it requires a totally different power stage that has 4x the amount of high current switching devices. It is not a cost effective controller to produce to be used in such few applications. I am using a series wound Warp11HV in my Corvette with a transmission. Because of this, I do not need to reverse the motor. The regenerative braking would be nice to absorbe a little bit of energy, but When I get time, i will finish my regeneration controller for adding a large truck alternator to the tail shaft to act as a brake. But that wont be till the car is done in the first place.

-Adam
Hi Adam,this is a smart way for regen. would you use a clutch type of engagement like the one used on auto ac compressors or will it be always mechanically connected and elect.controlled?

Also at which point is the controller board now,really on edge to know, will you have boards for shipping any soon?

Thanks.
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