jetpackjbf
Active Member
As the title suggests, I've got some parts I think I could use. I've seen an older thread about using a vacuum motor, but it was just asking if it could be used.
What I have:
-A 1.2 amp 120v universal motor from a vacuum cleaner
-Two 7ah 12v batteries from a UPS
-A 12v to 120v inverter rated at 150 watts
-An old 24" bicycle sitting in my shed
-No regards for how it looks
I'm thinking I could maybe use a dimmer switch to adjust the speed of the bicycle, don't currently have one on hand.
I weigh 120 pounds, do you think the ~140 watt motor would be capable of maintaining at least 10 mph? How should I mount everything without welding, duct tape? zip ties? screwing into the frame?
What I have:
-A 1.2 amp 120v universal motor from a vacuum cleaner
-Two 7ah 12v batteries from a UPS
-A 12v to 120v inverter rated at 150 watts
-An old 24" bicycle sitting in my shed
-No regards for how it looks
I'm thinking I could maybe use a dimmer switch to adjust the speed of the bicycle, don't currently have one on hand.
I weigh 120 pounds, do you think the ~140 watt motor would be capable of maintaining at least 10 mph? How should I mount everything without welding, duct tape? zip ties? screwing into the frame?