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    Danny MacAskill - Imaginate

    Danny MacAskill has been working on his latest little video, here are the episodes leading up to its release en8Ayq_SJxw YNSePLh8zeU FWmJaV8MCqE vmP9Rje1kdU And today they final released the final product, check it out: http://imaginate.redbull.com/
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    eBike Touring & Range Calculator

    A post by DocBass and a vague thought of doing some long range ebike trips was enough motivation to knock up a spreadsheet to calculate predicted range, including recharging stops. The interesting conclusion of this spreadsheet was that for long day rides, unless you have a really huge...
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    Adrian's Bafang BPM Hardtail MTB

    Post Index: Wheel Build Brakes Handlebar Setup & Wiring Battery & Charger Controller Mods Lights Lights DC-DC _________________________________ Here is a quick all purpose bike I am putting together. Reason for build: I wanted an all weather go anywhere type bike. I currently ride a friction...
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    Micro Chargers - Kids Toy

    Just bought my kid one of these cool little toys called Micro Chargers. They are tiny electric cars, that race around a little track. You simply charge up a capacitor across a tiny DC motors leads, that then friction drives the sidewall of an oring wheel with the motor axle. Runs off a couple...
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    Paralyzed Motorcross Rider - Darius Glover

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    SR1 EV1 Electric Baja Race Buggy

    http://www.fluxauto.com/?p=5133 http://www.youtube.com/user/evwestdotcom?feature=watch http://www.facebook.com/ElectricVehicleWest?fref=ts gBNxTSTMeII http://jalopnik.com/5967137/you-cant-ignore-the-awesomeness-of-a-powerful-electric-dune-buggy
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    Worlds Worst Dyno - Version 2

    World's Worst Dyno v1 has been upgraded. To include: - torque measurement - RPM measurement - variable load, via regen Basic setup. - drive motor is fixed to an angle bracket - driven/load motor is floating on the pillow block bearing on its axle, coupled axially to the drive motor, and the...
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    Worlds Worst Dyno !

    Okay, here is my submission for "Worlds Worst Dyno". :lol: Mechanical Setup is: - two angle brackets and a bit of scrap wood to mount the motors - a small section of pressure hose and hose clamps to couple the motors Electical Drive setup: - left motor is the motor under test...
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    HELP - EB306 Programming [SOLVED]

    ------------------------ [EDIT: 2012-12-04 - SOLVED] Problem solved for my issue. The wiring was wrong. The correct wiring is document here. Huge thanks to "crumly" for posting the picture that helped me resolve this. ------------------------- Okay I received some brand new EB306-C-6 6fet...
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    Commuter Booster - Analog Throttle Trial

    Since I made the Commuter Booster / Brain Box with only a push button a number of people have hassled me about implementing an analog/twist throttle. Personally I much prefer the push button, but I have coded up a version of the firmware that can use a normal hall sensor throttle, so if people...
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    GoPro Mounts - Showcase of camera mounts

    Hey everyone. With a few people showing off some sweet videos on the forum, I thought it would be nice to share the various methods people are using to mount their cameras to get the best shot. To get the ball rolling, here is one I made. I was trying to get a view of the friction drive I have...
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    150w High Discharge "Battery Medics"

    I just stumbled across these. They appear to be a Battery Medic clones, with 3x 50w external bulbs to boost the discharge rate. US$18.90 delivered http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-in-1-150w-li-po-li-fe-battery-balancer-voltage-tester-discharger-blue-2-6-lcd-127498?item=42
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    Maximising Controller Performance

    Here are some thoughts I have had on maximising the performance of our ebike controllers, by not just focusing on limitting the battery side input power, but more on the motor outputs. Specifically output torque, and power. This can help protect the system components, while maximising...
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    Pedal Assist Sensors

    Since most of Europe has laws requiring the rider be pedalling for any assistance to be provided, I thought I would try a PAS out for integration with my friction drive. This is the type of PAS I tried. Now you would think that these very common off the shelf PAS sensors would be fairly...
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    Friction drive availability?

    The Commuter Booster is in production, but I have sold out of the first batch which I am about to ship out. It will be 3-4 weeks before I am ready for the next batch. Let me know if you are interested. For Sale Threads: http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34586...
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    Dearman Engine - Runs on Cryogenic Liquid Air

    Interesting alternative way to store energy, and turn it into useful power. It is basically a steam engine, but you inject in liquid air, and a heat transfer liquid (that is recycled), resulting in just air coming out of the tail pipe. Source...
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    Share Your Longest Ride

    So what is your longest ride? I was heading off for a holiday with the family and thought I would take the opportunity to go for my longest ride yet. I took my road bike with my friction drive bolted on, and a couple of battery packs. 1x 5s20Ah (370wh) 1x 6s15Ah(330wh) for about 700wh of...
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    EU Parliament Agrees EBike Safety Depends on Speed not Power

    Source: http://www.bike-eu.com/news/european-parliament-agrees-that-e-bike-safety-depends-on-speed-not-power-5478.html
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    Balance Plug Savers

    I haven't tried these but they look like a great idea. Balance Plug Savers (JST-XH 6s) (5pc Per Bag) $1.79 Balance Plug Savers (JST-XH 5s) (5pc Per Bag) $1.59 Balance Plug Savers (JST-XH 4s) (5pc Per Bag) $1.39 Balance Plug Savers (JST-XH 3s) (5pc Per Bag) $1.19
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    GoPro launches HD Hero2

    Looks like there is a new GoPro. http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/gopro-launches-hd-hero2-helmet-cam-announces-video-streaming-wi/ http://gopro.com/hd-hero2-cameras/
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    Balance Bike Bandit!

    Check out this kid on a balance bike, he rips it up. I have go to start taking my kids to skate parks. :D http://vimeo.com/14568625 And here is another vid http://vimeo.com/17281976
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    Power Analyzer Watt Meter / Battery Checker / Balancer

    Just found this little guy that looks quite interesting. It appears to be a cross between a watt meter, and a battery medic. Not bad for US$27 delivered. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/2-6-lcd-power-analyzer-watt-meter-battery-checker-balancer-51237
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    Liquid Electrical Tape: Waterproofing an ESC

    I was looking for ways to waterproof the ESC for my friction drive project, and came across how the RC car guys water proof their ESCs, so they can drive through water, using liquid electric tape to seal it all up. Has anyone tried this out? Any suggested alternatives? Here are the products...
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    eBike Postie

    http://www.theage.com.au/national/the-posties-pushie-returns-with-added-oomph-and-a-green-message-20110305-1bizs.html 38kms a day, perfect application for an ebike. This has got to be good PR for ebikes. Here is where they got the bikes from...
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    Battery Medic Calibration

    Is it possible to recalibrate the Battery Medic? Mine seems a far bit out. Cracking open the cover I can see two trim pots, but no idea what they do. - Adrian
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