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  1. will_newton

    N.E.S.E. the no solder module

    Wow, someone did a bad job planning for cost and battery size, but it is the vendors fault. Even though all of this info is provided before hand. The foam issue was discussed and explained in this thread. Seems fine to me, so far folks seem to view easy cell replacement as a feature, not a...
  2. will_newton

    N.E.S.E. the no solder module

    While waiting for stuff to arrive, I designed a couple of alignment pins and blocks for the 18650 size holders. Fits vented or closed style. Files available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4378125
  3. will_newton

    N.E.S.E. the no solder module

    I have an ebike that needs a new battery. I have a 3d printer. I have been wanting to make a round cell pack vs. pouch. Sooooo, I just placed an order for hardware. Plan is for a simple 12s8p 18650 pack. It will be replacing a 2x6s 16000mah HK lipo pack. The NESE pack will be split into two...
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    Raised Bed Gardening - Cement Blocks > Greenhouse!

    Wow, this is impressive work. My wife manages several raised bed gardens for low-income housing communities. She formally ran the medicinal herb garden and has been the greenhouse manager (along with 1000 other jobs) at our local botanical gardens. Everything she does is volunteer work and I...
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    Roof ventilation information

    Hey bowlofsalad, I didn't mean off topic in a literal sense, just most non sequitur in the general selection of topics one might expound on. I actually care a great deal about roof ventilation! Your comments about more insulation as solution to humidity problems are spot on. I have a rental...
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    Potting Batteries, Thoughts and Experiments

    Justin your issue with cutting Kevlar with scissors is oddly enough, because they are sharp and have a smooth edge. You can make awesome Kevlar shears with cheap scissors by lightly pressing both the cutting edges into a disc sander or grinder as of you were trying to blunt the edge. This...
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    Roof ventilation information

    This is officially the most off topic post ever. I don't mean this in a bad way. I would feel the same about a roof ventilation post anywhere. I want to give you some kind of award for it. :lol:
  8. will_newton

    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    Just love that EV grin! Low on the 3-spd switch is 25mph(40kph), Med is 35mph(56kph), and High is 42mph(67 kph)! Nice and torquey too! I don't know the amp draw, my CA was not reading it. I have the ESC programmed for 35-40 amps. Gonna have to get it worked out so I will know what is actually...
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    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    I just want to put this here as proof that I actually did get this together before I died. Not finished up, but wired up enough that I could test it on the bench today, but have not been on the road yet. More later, hopefully not two years later.
  10. will_newton

    Engagement rings

    Hi, I own a jewelry store and will give you my two cent. First, the "timeless" tradition of diamond rings is actually a very new thing. It was a concept invented to sell diamonds. The two months salary thing is also a load of crap. It was a way to make you feel guilty for not spending...
  11. will_newton

    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    Seriously? I go to load batteries in my bags and four of them are puffed and 0 volts. New batteries, nothing miswired as they were not connected at the power leads, only immediate suspect is the LVC balance boards (also new). FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUdge. #moredelays
  12. will_newton

    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    Finally finished the little frame parts to hold the battery bags. I also found some black 1" plastic caps at Lowe's to plug the rear xtracycle holes.
  13. will_newton

    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    The caps on the end of the Kickback unscrew and you can use the bolt to mount stuff.
  14. will_newton

    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    I got the Kickback stand and I ordered a set of the LT Footsies because, well...I thought they might be better than my homemade ones. The Kickback is 100% worth it. The LT Footsies are great as well, but I like mine mo' betta. 8)
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    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    Thanks JKB, one of my best friends from college lives near you, that's a nice part of NC. I'm in Wilson. I am waiting on a few parts. I ended up going with LowePro camera bags that will mount on the rear integrated footrests. Each side holds 2x 6s15ah and parallel boards. I made some...
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    Monzilla - BURNED IN LIPO FIRE AUGUST 11

    After reading this far along in the thread and watching folks argue battery chemistry and crappy Chinese electronics, I think there is no question as to how the fire was started. I will not presume to say what Floont's situation was at the time, it is possible that even if he been present, the...
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    E-Big Dummy Bobber-100V/HT3525

    So the most interesting thing about this project is it's ability to take a long f'ing time to get itself done. A quick check on the date since the last post.....OVER THREE YEARS AGO :shock: So the story thus far: I did build an awesome CNC foam cutter from scratch and built some R/C stuff...
  18. will_newton

    Target bike has grip shift so what throttle can I use?

    http://www.ebay.com/bhp/shimano-thumb-shifters Lots of 'em there. I just got some SL-TX50's to replace my Gripshifts. Total piece of cake to do and under $20 for both. you can get the Tourney for under $5 I have also swapped the right-hand Gripshift on the left side. It works OK too...
  19. will_newton

    Cannondale M500... good for conversion?

    I love my Cannondale ebike. I do have a Surly fork on mine. 20 year old aluminum frame, still going strong.
  20. will_newton

    FalconEV 19" triangle bag.

    I think they do (at least the website says they do.) They probably would have if I had pushed it, but I think they tack on a fee to cover their own charges if you pay that way. It doesn't seem like much per transaction, but at the end of the year.... :shock: holy cow :shock: does it add up.
  21. will_newton

    FalconEV 19" triangle bag.

    This is the E-S version of eBay feedback. Just because a few posts back someone was having some issues and I wanted to share my experience. I ordered a bag and received prompt email replies, even on weekends. I mailed a money order very late on a Friday and the next Friday, a bag appeared (I...
  22. will_newton

    BionX on a fat bike: Surly Pugsley

    Motor not big enough. You can build it from scratch cheaper. Battery pack color doesn't match? (Really John? No love for the custom hub?) Bionix?!?! Pedal assist?!?! YECH!! Not every bike or every rider wants or needs to go 50 MPH and pop wheelies. Not everyone is a garage...
  23. will_newton

    E-Chicken Tractor

    i tell you one thing. the chickens won't give a shit.
  24. will_newton

    USB microscopes - seeking suggestions

    http://www.dino-lite.com/ lots of tiny scopes and good quality. well known in the jewelry industry.
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