Introduction [Electric Sailboat Inboard Motor Build Journey]
This blog shows the beginning-to-end build journey of an inboard electric Sailboat motor. 2 x 10 KW re-generative, brush-less, water-cooled Golden Motors.
Episode 1 [Motor Housing Assembly]
After designing the individual parts in QCAD and had them laser-cut it was now time to assemble the motor housing and prepare it for weld. The video can also be watched by [Clicking this Link].
Episode 2 [Motor Unboxing | Motor Adapter Rings]
While waiting for the motor housing to be welded I designed and laser-cut the motor adaptor rings. The video can also be watched by [Clicking this Link]
Episode 3 [Secondary Battery Pack | 18650 Recycling]
A quick overview of the secondary battery pack I am building for the boat. 2 x Daly 48V 200Amp BMS, Parallel Units and Balancing Unit. 840 recycled 18650 Li-Ion batteries taken from discarded Laptop Batteries. View the full episode by [Clicking this Link].
Episode 4 [Mounting Motors]
In this episode I have received the motor housing back from being welded. This aloud me to push forward with adding the belt tension mechanism and the motors themselves, as well as the pulleys. View the full episode by [Clicking this Link].
Episode 5 [Battery Isolation Points]
In this episode I am manufacturing Isolation points for the battery packs. M8 thumb nuts as well as DIY busbars. View the full episode by [Clicking this Link].
Wrote to you on Youtube but I would REALLY find a way to duplicate what you did because I’m currently looking to purchase 2 golden motors to do exactly the same objective… Really hope to hear from you, thanks and GREAT JOB, REALLY AMAZING !!!!
Thank you for email, will message you from my private address.