Download The Blue Goblin

Neil Slinde
Goals and Perspective

Is it practical for an average American to
construct their own electric vehicle?

Accumulation of Knowledge

Practical Application
The Bike

1980 Yamaha XS 400
Electric Motors
Brushed vs. Brushless
 Motor Position
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Gearing
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Rev/mile= 5280(feet/mile) / (3.14 * wheel diameter (inches)) /12 (Inches/feet)
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Speed = 60 * Motor RPM *( # of front teeth / # of back teeth) /(rev/mile)
Motor Wiring
Accessory Wiring
Turn Signals
Transistors
 Darlington Transistors
 MFE
 Pulse Width Modulation
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The Build
Welding
 Grinding
 Cutting
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The Cost
$200 Motorcycle
 $1000+ Motor Controller and Motor
 $50 Electrical Supplies
 $120 Gear and Chain
 $80 per Battery
 $10 per LED super light
 12 Pack Rebel IPA
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Experience?
Pros:
 New Skills
 Right at home
 General Interest
Cons:
 Cost
 Time
 Expertise
Thank You
Mom and Dad
 Mr. Sonier
 Electric Motorsport
 Mrs. Graves
 You
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Questions