The controller also requires 12V DC to operate, so for our first test we simply just hooked up a lead acid battery from our lab. The tricky part at this point was connecting all the pins, or leads from the throttle (potential meter), motor controller, and starter switch (having options of reverse, start/neutral, and drive). This took some time to figure out, but after using the manual and connecting our laptop to the controller to troubleshoot, we managed to figure out the problem.
After working together, we finally had all systems go. We are ready to push the throttle and see our motor move. Mind you we were all very excited and extremely nervous because this is the first time we will see our design in action after working on the project since June 2009. Take a look below!
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