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Old 10-02-2013, 08:50 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by AmpEater View Post
But I don't like how the speed sags lower and lower as you go. I designed this mower so you get 100% power until the batteries are totally drained. And with lithium you need to be very careful to not over-discharge, with a controller it's idiot-proof. Just set your minimum voltage in the controller and drive it till the power starts cutting back, time to go swap the pack and do it again.
Pack swapping. That sounds like a better idea than mowing half of the lawn and explaining to the wife why you are drinking beer and watching television!
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