| Owner | Tim Smith |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | LWB Recumbent Delta trike 16" Push Bike - Trailer Recumbent tadpole style Recumbent trike Long Wheel Base Recumbent |
| Location | Devonport, Tasmania Australia map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | Ford Model T 1/3 scale |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet DC car fan blower |
| Drivetrain | Chain connected to drill gearbox |
| Controller | Just relays, forward and reverse |
| Batteries | 1, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 34 Ah deep cycle (golf cart) |
| System Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Charger | slow charge variable voltage controlled, homemade design. |
| Top Speed | 5 MPH ( 8 KPH) about |
| Range | Approx 2 hrs |
| Seating Capacity | 1 child |
| Tires | 12" |
| This was scaled from the full size T Ford (WebPage although the driver sits on the back seat because of the scaling. Wheel size 12" with spokes made from hollow steel tubing. The front suspension and steering is also scaled to the original so are quite detailed. It was initially made to be pedaled but this wasn't possible even geared 2:1 because of it's weight so is now electric powered. The motor is from a car fan blower and is connected to a drill gearbox (15:1 reduction) then reduced a further 3:1 by bike chain and sprokets to the wheels. (The right rear wheel freewheels) Accessories include a horn, window washer (which squirts passers by) and has forward and reverse. The circuitry took a little time to develop as I wanted it to be foolproof. This meant especially if forward and backward buttons were pressed similtanously, the electrics wouldn't go up in smoke. See circuit description and diagram at WebPage | |
1/3 scale Model T Ford
Last Updated 01-12-2002
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