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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by luckydynes, May 5, 2006.

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  1. luckydynes

    luckydynes F1 Rookie

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    #1 luckydynes, May 5, 2006
    Hey folks,

    Sorry for no F content . . .

    I need to utilize the battery power on a golf cart for operating a piece of machinery out in the field . .. . actually a golf robot

    I basically need a massive inverter . . . we need a "steady" 115v supply (this is pretty much available off the shelf with the amperage we require) and a 240v supply that would give a 30 amp boost for no more than 1/2 sec . . . this one's the challenge.

    If the inverter becomes way too cost prohibitive, I'll probably just wire a switch that will re-direct the battery power to a dc motor running a generator head . . . .

    Did some internet surfing and could only find 240V inverters/back up power supplies that were WAY overkill . . . like for entire computer data centers . . . any other links, ideas, or info?

    Thanks,

    Sean
     
  2. peter5

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    #2 peter5, May 5, 2006
    Sometimes old copy machines are good sources of strong powr sources. Maybe take a look at some retailers online who have some replacement parts for sale.

    Good luck

    Peter

    BTW - this sounds cool - post pictures if you get a chance
     
  3. NYCFERRARIS

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    #3 NYCFERRARIS, May 5, 2006
    that needs 115 or 240v...it seems obvious that this gadget would be used on the course where no such supply would be available.
     
  4. luckydynes

    luckydynes F1 Rookie

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    #4 luckydynes, May 5, 2006

    Right . . . we want to play a round with the machine.

    Thanks,

    Sean
     
  5. luckydynes

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    #5 luckydynes, May 5, 2006



    www.golflabs.com has a couple of pic's of the machine . . . if you've ever seen an infomercial with a robotic golf machine, it was probably it.

    I think consumer reports also just used one for a ball comparison . . . some pic's in there I think . . .

    Sean
     

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