I need to design a simple regen brake for a light electric go-kart I plan on entering into a race this year.
However I do not know what exactly to do.
I am using a brushless motor operating at twelve volts.
I have multiple options, and have identified a few.
Because I am using a brushless motor, during regen, it acts as an alternator, creating an alternating current. I can use many AC voltage stabilizing methods.
The simplest would be a servo transformer. But the high frequency of the motor's output (~800 hz) might make building a transformer difficult.
A more complex, but more lightweight method would be to use a PWM static voltage regulator, but I am not sure how this works and would like an explanation on how this works.
I can also rectify the AC to DC and use a boost converter.
Can you guys help me with finding a good method?
However I do not know what exactly to do.
I am using a brushless motor operating at twelve volts.
I have multiple options, and have identified a few.
Because I am using a brushless motor, during regen, it acts as an alternator, creating an alternating current. I can use many AC voltage stabilizing methods.
The simplest would be a servo transformer. But the high frequency of the motor's output (~800 hz) might make building a transformer difficult.
A more complex, but more lightweight method would be to use a PWM static voltage regulator, but I am not sure how this works and would like an explanation on how this works.
I can also rectify the AC to DC and use a boost converter.
Can you guys help me with finding a good method?