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If I convert a 12V to 24v, using two 12v batteries, can I use the 12v charger?

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If two 12v batteries are connected in parallel, the 12v charger will work but if they are in series the charger will not charge it.

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Will installing a 24v battery in a 12v car burn up the motor?

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Not immediately, but the motor will give up in maybe 2-3 months. If you are going to use a 24v battery, I recommend changing the motor to a 24v motor.

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Why would I want to control it with an RC controller, and will it still work with the pedal in the car?

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The brushless motor requires the speed controller from the RC car. It is extremely likely that the RC speed controller will not support the amps required to move such a large object. For this idea to work, the donor RC car must also be 12v and of similar physical size.

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Can just any 12v battery be recharged?

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A 12V lead acid battery can be recharged. However, there are a limited number of dishcarge/charge cycles the battery can handle before it is permanently dead. Very simply, the smaller the battery, the less cycles you get. In cases like these Power Wheels, you can expect one, maybe two summers worth of use before the battery is done.

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What is the best way to speed up a volt motorized car?

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The best way to speed up an electric vehicle is to get a bigger and/or more efficient one. You can also get a motor with more torque.

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Can I convert a Super Mario Kart from 6 volts to 12 volts without changing the motor?

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You can, but it won't last long. Too much voltage will burn up the motor. Quickly.

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Can I do the gearing on my Powerwheels to make it faster?

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Yes, you can. If you gear it for increased speed, you will get less torque.

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Is there a pin I can remove from my 12 volt car to make it faster?

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Most 12v cars have 2 speeds. Removing the screw at the side of the shifter will allow the shifter to go at a high speed (5 mph).

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My kid's car currently uses a 12v 7ah battery. If I increase the amp hours, will the toy go for longer between charges, and will this damage the motor?

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Simply increasing the amp hours will cause no damage to the motor. You would be keeping the voltage the same, so the motors won't see a difference. Upping the voltage is what will increase temperature in the motor and stress on the gears.

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Mustang 12v: two "12v 12 mah batteries" in parallel. More duration, same voltage, no problem with the motor. Is this feasible?

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Yes. That is basically like adding a second gas tank to your car. You'll get roughly 2 times more capacity out of a single charge.

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