Before PicOld ICENew shaftControllerJack
OwnerBrad Hori
Owner's Other EVs1997 AeroVironment Charger
2007 HP Velotechnik SpeedMachine
2005 EV Global Ebike
1997 Charger Bicycle
2012 Fiskars 6201
LocationMonrovia, California United States map
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Vehicle2020 McLane BH101
Converted gas edger to electric
Motor Permanent Magnet DC
1000W 48 v electric motor.
Drivetrain1000W 48 v electric motor.
Gearing will be 1 to 3.
Motor spins at 3000 RPM.
Blades should spin around 9000 RPM.
Controller
China Controller
Batteries1, 48.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
10AH
System Voltage48 Volts
Instrumentation0
Top Speed1 MPH ( 1 KPH)
Seating Capacity0
Curb Weight40 Pounds (18 Kilograms)
Tires4
Conversion TimeJust started.
Estimate will be weekends/holidays till its
done.
Conversion CostSo far (McClane $Free).
Electric Motor ($90).
Battery ($150).
Misc sprockets etc ($50)
Additional FeaturesHad to re-engineer the drive train.
Originally the loose V belt would start to turn the pulley when the
belt was tension, but that's not going to work very well with a
chain, so I'm adding a jackshaft where the arm pivots so the chain
stays at the same tension no matter where the arm is located. (I call
it the arm for lack of a better word, but its the assembly that holds
the blade bearings and shaft.

Finished.
Working good.
Just used for the first time.
Works great, except, It likes to go in a straight line, that said, it
doesn't do corners or uneven grass very well. Unlike the handheld
edger where you can twist and turn at any angle, this one goes
straight!

code by jerry