I'd like to build an electric bike/trike (or something) with our kids. I was considering a Briggs & Stratton "Etek Motor" - until I realised it has brushes.
Would I be correct in thinking a brushless (dc) motor is more suitable? Is that what those nasty k-mart scooters use??
Does a brushless dc motor have "consumables" (for want of a better word) like brushes that I'm not aware of, that will need to be replaced?
I guess basically I'm after suggestions for a long-lasting, reliable motor with a good bit of torque. Something that won't burn out in 12 months time and we can pull out and build something else with.
Also while I think of it, I'm so cheap I don't even want to pay $1.40/L just to get bread and milk anymore. ; ) So if anyone knows of any Australian sites where someone has built electric bikes/trikes/cars themselves - that would be appreciated. Or good US one... There is lots of US sites of course, but parts they refer to are often not available here - but open to suggestions from either side of the pond.
Thanks for reading...
Allan