Testing my Homemade Electric ATV on an Abandoned Highway

[@nigelsomerville6544]

Love how the abandoned highways in NZ are better than most of our country roads in Oz.

[@patprop74]

The Pelton wheel idea seems like an interesting proposal

[@mumfordalien1794]

My goodness this is such a cool project, and with your hydro power you have created a 100% “free” form of transportation. Minus the cost of equipment of course. I’m astounded by your ingenuity and envious of your skill with electrical engineering. So dang cool man.

[@CSWmanofsteel]

NOTE: don’t watch this episode in a coffee shop because if you don’t have EarPods people WILL BE UPSET 🤣 due to the loud beeping from the Diagnostic results BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!! Thanks Marty for adding spice to my day ❤️💪🏽💯😎

[@NigelMarston]

All Hollywood's post-apocalyptic films show people using big V8 vehicles when in fact what you have here is more likely. Fun project.

[@derek6187]

A powerful mode of fast travel that only requires running water to recharge? Sounds like every gold-panning prospector's #1 wish come true :D

[@TheDefpom]

Those controllers are looking much better than the old ones, certainly goes well.

[@MartyT]

Much better.. Controllers have come a long way in the past decade, the motors even sound quieter on the new controllers

[@ciberbri59]

Where did you buy the controllers?

[@MartyT]

www.far-driver.com/

[@mcflapper7591]

Love how quiet this thing has become! :)

[@coolissimo69]

Yeah Marty definitely interested in watching water power feeding the ATV.

[@scotty2307]

Hey! No more motor noise. Even at high speeds I think that I was only hearing tire noise. That is really a top notch project.

[@m.brillon8808]

Yes definitely would be interested in the Pelton wheel video.

[@jesusisGod1434]

Nice little electric buggy you have there! The truest test is of course strapping the Old Iron Recovery Kit to her and see how she does going into the bush.

[@HardwayRanch]

I love all of your projects! The way you go into a repair is like a programmed assassin - failure isn't an option. Thanks for sharing it all with us.

[@wesleycurrie4437]

Just to wish you Marty and family a very happy and peaceful Christmas. I have just started watching your videos and I particularly enjoy how you approach each task in a very calm and methodical manner. Great to see your family involved as well. You’ve inspired me to attempt fixing and reinstalling things that I otherwise would not have attempted. Looking forward to 2024. Wesley, Northern Ireland, UK

[@malcontender6319]

3:58 Magic. Straight magic. And 20 times more powerful than my ebike!

[@DancerOfClouds]

Your skills just simply amaze me Marty. You are such a modest and unassuming guy yet you don’t seem to be afraid to tackle anything. From Hydraulics, to engines and even electric motors and controllers. I never skip a Marty T video. Well done Mate. Oh, you live in a very rugged yet beautiful area. A far cry from big city life in San Antonio, Texas.

[@ionracer3284]

watching from sa too! howdy!

[@velotill]

I love the electric tinkering. Have hoped for years that you would do this project. Don't get me wrong, I'm awe of your proficiency when it comes to troubleshooting and maintaining ICE mashines, but given the whole free power from the creek and sun this makes so much sense. When thinking what smaller appliance could be electrified next I feel the woodsplitter could be next given it's so noisy to work with. Truly appreciate all your videos!

[@MartyT]

You read my mind 😆

[@mishahendriks3020]

Indeed. And now a shed for the eATV with a roof from solar panels, for charging the batteries. And also a outlet-socket on the shed, with power FROM the eATV to the socket for tools etc. Use the eATV as a power source. Multi-purpose!

[@mishahendriks3020]

Ah… posted my answer before I saw all of your video… Haha, at the end you practically stated the same! Have fun tinkering, and happy holidays! 🎄

[@MartyT]

@@mishahendriks3020 Haha yes I've been busy building a dry shed for it

[@mishahendriks3020]

@@MartyT Excellent! Cant wait for the video as Christmas present… 👍🏼

[@therealcatstronaut1809]

I really love seeing these. Electric drive is going to keep older cars, trucks, ATVs, etc, going for years to come

[@assassinlexx1993]

Another great aspect is the bike is quiet. So not to Disturbed wildlife. A brake would be proper addition. All this fun from falling water.

[@gazbeast666]

Definitely would like to see the quad turn into a hydro power station. Very cool.

[@spencerrobinson2719]

That is the COOLEST thing! So much quieter than a petrol engine, this would be great around the property.

[@everestyeti]

Absolute genius, would fit a hand brake 1st or a bike stand before fitting the Pelton wheel, don't want it going for a walk. 😂👍

[@isaakwelch3451]

That abandoned road is amazing! Im jealous, I need somewhere like that to enjoy my toys

[@axeman6560]

Very enjoyable three part series. Thanks , you made it look easy but I know that was quite a technical effort. What a result!

[@ckm-mkc]

Love to see the water powered quad!

[@ceebeegeebee70]

we would all love to see the Hydro powered 4 wheeler....it's laugh out loud engineering and absolute genius!!

[@rotaone8513]

Pelton wheel video, hell yeah Marty, thanks in advance.

[@lesmansom7817]

Excellent. You could fit a line lock on the hydraulic front brake for a park brake bro.

[@barryhitchcock4491]

Love your channel. Free power is always a good thing, especially without the VAT. Keep the vid's coming. We here in Canada are about to enter a deep winter stasis, so watching a warm climate is always heartwarming.

[@ericcorse]

Highly successful and so quiet.

[@williamwales6619]

Bloody hell, Not one for Mrs Marty or kids. I am assuming that it can go faster but with a higher use of power. Uses for the unit as a power plant are endless. What a clever project. Thanks for the vid. Every day is a school day as they say. 👍

[@thomastrimberger157]

Love your videos and explanations. , Marty. Merry Christmas from California!

[@jesusisGod1434]

Yea we want to see the water power the battery… you don’t even need to ask!❤

[@philipstreechon4523]

LOVE to see you add a Pelton wheel.

[@daddygoat]

Yes, please. I'd LOVE to see you add a Pelton wheel, too.

[@TheWebstaff]

Marty most of the big controller have an "e brake" you can use to lock the wheel. Some might advertise it as an alarm lock. It uses a bit of power to do it but you could use it for quick stops.

[@chriscalveley7486]

YES to the pelton wheel option! Bloody good idea.

[@larrysowada9905]

Yes please I'm very interested in how you made water to power to run your mountain home and how you know all to do those mechanical projects, there are two other KZbinrs i watch that do the same as you do but not as much as you do, you bring old things back to life once again thank you Larry

[@edwardbishop1176]

I am curious about that abandoned road. I am from Nelson and have never have heard of it. Great program. Cheers John

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Merry Christmas Marty T. That was very impressive adaptation and conversion to electric motors. 🌏🌲

[@blocka58]

Geez Marty, you have some awesome drop offs on some of those roads mate. Reminds me of the Cobb River days going in and out of the power station..

[@bobf12]

You are the most amazing person I have never watched on any video anywhere. Congrats on another great build. now...don't forget the hand brake.

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi Marty, awesome job , what a guy! Many thanks from UK.

[@ColinChick]

That's awesome! Would love to see the hydrobike Powerstation mod.

[@isickofit]

Yes to camping power pack! Add one more battery and it’s the house backup .

[@blindbyjoy3095]

I always enjoy watching everything you do. You're a very smart guy. I'm always learning something new.

[@robertordewald8678]

Yes I'd be very interested in that. Thanks Marty! Bob from Virginia USA

[@richardwills3098]

My wife call you the tractor guy, we both look forward to your videos, so diverse, please keep them coming Sir. Greetings from the great state of Texas.

[@michaelhartzell9758]

Wow, what scenery!! Had me thinking I would fall off the edge! Great country side. It looks completely empty of humans wandering around. Beautiful place.

[@jesusisGod1434]

I love the trick shots. 15:58

[@jimmyhackers8980]

awesome project. quick note about the battery level lcd display. it works its percentage off of the battery voltage linearly between its max and min voltages. this doesnt always match upto how the batteries voltage represents its remaining charge/ah. you will usaually find with lithiums it will drop the first 20-30% of charge a lot quicker than the second 20-30% of the same charge as the bulk of a lithiums actual AH capacity lies within the middle range of its discharge. i.e. if you get about 20km out of the first 40% of charge(60% left), taking it down to 20% left will get you about another 30km.

[@sttottos74]

As always, another awesome video. 17:42 hell yeah if you're prepared to do that that would be great, very interesting.

[@E3ECO]

Very nice! I hope electric ATVs become the norm. A lot of people use these things for running around the farm, so battery limitations wouldn't be a problem.

[@mrweenieify]

Man I wish I could live in NZ it is so beautiful!

[@defenda1]

the mobile hydro idea is brilliant, would love to see that experiment. nice work

[@jackwood8307]

Love how quiet it is. 👍

[@305ledgeview]

Pelton wheel? YES!

[@SwiftyUniverse]

You can add solar panels to it recharging the battery when camping. Great project and very motivational

[@richardmiller4104]

Keen to see a pelting wheel conversion

[@MrAllstar]

It’s a bit sketchy not having a rear brake, handy to have in some situations.

[@peterwallace9676]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Thanks for all the many happy hours!!

[@williamskk1]

It's just amazing you could figure out how to do that conversion. Good job!

[@robvanza]

Yes, I would love to see that!

[@mark-]

I like the way you put your trust in those new controllers well done let's see that water generation idea

[@hughvane]

Who knew Marty could speak Martian? Well, it might as well have been for we oldies, ie. whatever he was explaining about all the intricate details of programming the controller. Much admiration and respect, I hope the quad bike companies have been in touch, apparently this is the future.

[@caveweta]

Can’t wait for the pelton wheel episode. Onya Marty!

[@thermbug]

Love it! Add a roll cage so you can put a solar cell on top.

[@joerodrigues3816]

Great job and I wish you all a very happy Christmas and new years ahead to you all and your family and friends mate

[@puirYorick]

You've turned another bit of trash into gold, Marty. Excellent! I'd love to see your Pelton wheel generator idea adapted when you get around to it.

[@MartinKLR]

Superb as usual Marty! Can't wait for the water-wheel power.

[@luvtruckin]

I believe diesel electric locomotives call it Dynamic Braking and it works exactly like your ATV very cool and regenerative is the proper term for what’s going with your ATV because a lot of locomotives just dissipate the heat and don’t use the electrical power just the braking effect. Again very cool.

[@MrAllstar]

For a handbrake just get a Velcro strap that you leave dangling around the handlebar and then tie down the front brake with the strap as needed.

[@armedpreacher]

Nice work! Impressive range for the single battery which looks much better without the battery sitting on the front.

[@jazzerbyte]

That turned out great! It was interesting to see the extended road test with a combination of climbing and downhill regen.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Brilliant, love to see the portable hydro power set up.

[@willieteua5208]

Always good for a watch Marty

[@jimbo44cc13]

What an amazing piece of property you live on, that track is not for the faint hearted, and I love this project. Electric motors have been a fascination or mine since childhood.

[@davidrumsey3180]

It would be interesting to see if you could get useful generation with a Pelton wheel or similar. The hub motor, controller and battery are already set up, so it would just be the water handling and turbine that would be needed. Pelton wheels generally need quite a lot of head, which could be difficult with a portable setup.. maybe a Turgo turbine would be a better match. It would be a fun project anyway. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and thanks for the entertainment, education and inspiration during 2023.

[@pete_ski]

Great stuff, very enjoyable video. Yea I'd like to see you add a pelton wheel to the ATV, that would be brill.

[@keyera1378]

The only channel that gets me to hit like, before the intro or recap has even started.

[@daddybob6096]

You're a genius Mart. Bob. LH.

[@pthomson9736]

Absolutely love to see the generator setup. ❤

[@ArohaKiwi]

Way to go! Perfect runaround for your property Marty. I'm converting my old VW Karmann Ghia to be a commuter vehicle, but this is so much simpler. No road worthy issues, except for the "road to nowhere"

[@hfraat25]

Put a clip over the lever in the handlebar for a brake or a chain with a hook on to the wheel.

[@billvandamme2432]

that is pretty friggin cool....i knew that old hwy would be a great spot to use it....good stuff marty

[@michaelholmes4525]

😱if that thing had wings it would take off … super cool Michael Uk 🇬🇧

[@fester73666]

Great 3 videos on your electric quad Marty, very interesting, yes I would like to see you putting a pelton drive on one of the rear motors for regeneration 😀👍👍

[@donburger4835]

hello from the states, marty with your skills, it should be easy to rig a "parking brake" they are on many of these vehicles. a ratcheting device on the front brake lever. truly impressive setup!

[@Wheelloader__]

Pretty cool Marty. Those would sell like hotcakes here in the USA. Marty’s EV wheelers. I will take two 😁

[@feelingold2995]

The old girl seems to be running very strong covering alot of ground.. Need to build a cargo box on one or both of the racks with sturdy solar panel lids.. Always nice to have it charging when its parked in the bush for a few hours or a few days..👍👍

[@samvalentine3206]

It would be totally awesome to see a mod made with a pelton wheel to make it a portable generator - just bring it to some running water with some drop/head, run a pipe and have a go at it! Great work, Marty! Thanks so much for sharing your handiwork with us! You satisfy our internal self-sufficiency module 100%!!! 😊

[@trainsinkansas576]

Quite a drive way you have. Being a retired electrician and working a lot in industry with relay logic, plc's etc. your converting this ATV to electric was quite interesting.🎄

[@Scott___T]

Love watching your videos! As someone that's not that mechanically inclined; I'd like to hear you walk through some of the testing and hooking things up a bit more. I might be able to learn some more things.

[@robertsnowdon6932]

I think that the type of people that watch at least a few of Your videos will be interested in anything that You care to show us Marty so just go for it and I also wish You and the Family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for everything that You have shared with us.

[@craigmoorhouse17]

Great idea Try using Tyre shine on the plastics it will bring them back it also makes them water proof look car polish. Just did my modified powerwheels ford ranger

[@craigsudman4556]

Really fantastic fliver Marty, I think it's cool that you get a recharge going downhill. Looking forward to the recharging station by the stream. Great video thumbs up.

[@CajunGreenMan]

Pelton wheel would be a cool experiment. there are also at least 2 videos of people making electric Seadoos, so hopefully that will be next on your list!

[@PAINFOOL13]

Very cool and it's so quite... Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family Marty.

[@roysmythe3760]

Your a bloody genius Marty🤓

[@johnreeves5059]

That sounds a fine idea. Please do!