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Chapter 7: The Controller
Figure 7-4 AC controller design objectives and block diagram.
Unfortunately, since most of our names are not Tesla or Steinmetz, all this additional complexity means a lot more sleepless nights in the garage for even the most enthusiastic build-it-yourselfers, and is the real reason why three-phase AC induction motors— despite their enormous advantages—will probably not reach the do-it-yourself EV converter. Meanwhile, let’s look at the best solution for your EV conversion project of today.
Today’s Best Controller Solution If you’ve previously read Chapter 6 on motors, you already know this book recommends a series DC motor as the best motor solution for today’s EV converters. This greatly simplifies our choice of motor controllers—we only have to choose from those in the DC motor universe. But there are still numerous DC controller vendors and models to
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