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Old 10-16-2006, 06:25 PM   #1
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yaaay, my motors and esc came in!!! i got a tekin rebel 2 esc and integy 55t lathe motors. this is my first electric vehicle that im gonna have to actually install the motors and esc. i was reading somewhere how you can install them in parallel or in series. what do you guys suggest? also, do i need any capacitors for the motor or anything like that? any help would be nice, thaanks
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Old 10-16-2006, 06:57 PM   #2
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parallel starting at the rear motor going to the front, capacitors are good but you dont have to have them.
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parallel starting at the rear motor going to the front
if its parrallel than how does that matter
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Old 10-16-2006, 08:42 PM   #5
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Dang Dez, you should just put that picture in your sig to save you some trouble.
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parallel starting at the rear motor going to the front
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if its parrallel than how does that matter (going to rear motor first)

It really doesnt matter. Parallel is Parallel in a clod.
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It really doesnt matter. Parallel is Parallel in a clod.
When is parallel not parallel?

I know there is a joke here waiting to be found!
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Old 10-16-2006, 09:03 PM   #9
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yea, if i do parallel, it doesnt matter if i wire to the front or back first does it? and do you guys use capacitors or no? what kind and what size should i use? also, i dont think my tekin came with a manual, is it supposed to? i can probably find one on their website.
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I use 12 gauge Deans wire and I have used caps and not used caps.

Not much difference to me.
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deans wet noddle is my wire of choice and no caps here!
works awsome for me!
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