Team Psyclone: The Uprising (Of Build Diaries)

[TeamPsyclone]

I've found some 800w ones quite cheap, just that they're 36v, and I've found a few other high wattage ones. Are scooter motors valid for a choice of weapon/drive motors, if not direct drive, but as expected, chain and sprocket.

[adz600]

Should be fine and quite cheap with easy installation, search tomahawk to see them in action great machine which also drives well

[adz600]

Pm me I can show you photos of the motors etc

[TeamPsyclone]

The ones I've found are £65 a motor, 800w, but due to the speed controllers, I can only put 24v into a 36v motor, so in theory that should output 3/4 of the speed, which would be something around 10~ Mph, hopefully.

[mattsdragons]

http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-E30-150.html

Take a look at these, not sure if anyone has yet to have used them in a robot but ampflow stats are usually pretty accurate

[TeamPsyclone]

Only problem is that it's from the US, and shipping takes a few months at least, in my experience.

[blazerbotics]

Megga Mighty Mouse is using the 400 versions, they seem ok. I wouldn't use the 150 version, doubt they would be man enough.

[maddox10]

It's about half a Bosch 750 on 24V, with the need for a bigger gearratio.
Where a Bosch 750 could get away with a 6-1 gearratio on 8" wheels, this motor needs at least a 12-1.

[plargen]

what about these they run on 24v

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unite-Bran...item2589225fc6

[blazerbotics]

still only less than half the power of a bosch, and probably not built as well.

[TeamPsyclone]

So, how much do these fabled Bosch's cost? I assume pretty expensive, is it worth the wait for those AmpFlows?

[blazerbotics]

about £110 each

[maddox10]

The Bosch GPA 750 is not fabled, just used a lot in heavies.
And if you want a comparable Ampflow, like suggested earlier, the E30-400 is a better bet.

I myself would opt for an Iskra AMG. More rugged than a Bosch 750, a tad more torque but a bit heavier.
Added benefit. EU manufacture. Iskra is a Chzech brand, and it means lighting or spark.
Used for hydraulic pumps on lorries and such. So sourcing them can be easier. Can...

[TeamPsyclone]

So, is there anywhere to get these Bosch 750s, Iskra AMGs or Ampflow E30-400s in the UK? The last time I ordered from Robot MarketPlace, the order took around six months, and I can't remember, but I think one of the orders didn't even come! I just don't trust the place personally.

[overkill]

You can order direct from ampflow: http://www.ampflow.com/three_inch_hi...nce_motors.htm. I have been using the RMP for almost 10 years and never had a problem with deliveries. Sometimes they are out of stock of Ampflow motors but contacting their customer service always gets me a quick answer on my order status.

Check their stock status carefully: if it says 'Available' it means they don't have the item on site but its available at the manufacturer - it can take some time to arrive. If It says 'In stock' then its in the RMP warehouse and will ship quickly.