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  1. dequinox

    Xtracycle Build Log

    Well I'm picking this one back up because my OG controller for this bike burned up a while back (*COUGHCOUGH3YEARSCOUGHCOUGH*)... one of the phases on the motor while it was running was just... OFF. Shuddering and sputtering... no power etc. So Now I'm trying to mate a salvaged controller to...
  2. dequinox

    Giant cruiser budget build

    Thank you! Yes I have been eyeballing the 21700s, as the 18650 format is kind of obsolete for capacity and performance. Its a simple thing to resize this box for 21700s.
  3. dequinox

    Giant cruiser budget build

    Welp, I've taken a long hiatus from here, but I've found my passion for ebikes again (translation: the divorce is over :LOL:). I'm picking back up on this project because it has a few issues that I sort of left with temporary patches. Left it with a hailong battery for a long time, not...
  4. dequinox

    Angle grinder resistant bike lock; Litelok X1

    That's awesome-looking from a brief peek! I say add tiny ninja-star shaped "beads" around the U as well... they spin and jiggle about preventing easy cutting of the bar. Sharpen them enough and they become a hazard! >:V
  5. dequinox

    Unknown Controller Wires

    Good day all... Did anyone ever sus out the wiring identification on this controller? I have one laying around, and I'm trying integrate it with a KT-LCD1 display/pas controller.
  6. dequinox

    Your Creation's Before & After Pics

    Holy loony toony shenanigans, Batman, that's awesome!
  7. dequinox

    Your Creation's Before & After Pics

    Oh excellent, I bet having three helps a lot!
  8. dequinox

    Xtracycle Build Log

    It showed up in the mail the other day, so I'll install it and see how it feels comparatively. I have to replace the controller while I work on the busted one too, and that'll potentially color the results... so I will leave the old throttle on at first and then try it, and later install the...
  9. dequinox

    Your Creation's Before & After Pics

    Oh that's a sweet little build. Hows that Hailong/shark battery pack doing mounted how you have it to the curved tube? Is it a little shaky or doing ok? I ask because:
  10. dequinox

    Ford etruck F-150 Lighting - Opinions?-

    That's pretty much what I'm seeing too. I only wanted to address what was said rather than assume the position I was guessing was what you said below. Sometimes you can't debate a point with someone that feels so strongly about it. I guess we should all be on bicycles with trailers and take...
  11. dequinox

    Ford etruck F-150 Lighting - Opinions?-

    Again, you're showing a microcosm from your own life and applying the context and implied morality of it to the world at large. That's a false equivalency. To your last comment, it seems to me as if anyone who doesn't share your values on transportation is a jerk to you. Let's see you haul a...
  12. dequinox

    What the heck is wrong with UPP packs!?

    I appreciate the input, as the UPP issue affects my advice to others. I've had friends and family come to me for ebike advice... and budget is always a concern. So far I've not pointed anyone to the super-cheap, simply because of the general risk. I've only advised one other person what...
  13. dequinox

    Capacitor spot welding: high voltage

    I'm in the car-battery with charger and time-delay circuit with big relay camp more than other types of welders. The pocket welders from alibaba etc are neat, and I would presume good for repairs and maybe one-off packs. If you're going to build a lot, a low-voltage source with a relay is...
  14. dequinox

    What the heck is wrong with UPP packs!?

    That's something I wasn't aware of, and that's good that they're willing. It seems to me that, the cheap BMS, and the lackluster packaging (at least in some cases) are the major drawbacks thus far. Looks like they're able to mitigate one, but it seems to me doing it on everything would be the...
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    Ford etruck F-150 Lighting - Opinions?-

    You listed specifications and then stated you would judge people who bought it poorly. I'm concerned that you don't seem to see switching from ICE to an electric vehicle as an improvement. It's published specs out perform the current 5.0L V8, which I would argue is a about as big and fuel...
  16. dequinox

    Ford etruck F-150 Lighting - Opinions?-

    Specifically what about it bothers you?
  17. dequinox

    What the heck is wrong with UPP packs!?

    I want clear that my assumption was the markup would be equivalent for both materials relatively speaking at the manufacturers pricing. Then again, if it's marked up via % of wholesale cost I suppose the gap would be a bit wider... But even at the retail level the difference is still minimal...
  18. dequinox

    What the heck is wrong with UPP packs!?

    Yeah it is sort of weird that he mentions insurance in the video, but apparently it covers nothing their resellers send out. I get what you mean about the cell spacing above... that's pretty bad. Also, I don't see how they are saving all that much by going to nickel coated steel... plated 5mm...
  19. dequinox

    Louis R fire with UPP

    Nevermind the below... I just saw your photo on the other thread. No gaps between the cells for cooling, I take it to mean. I get the nickel plated strips being a no-no, but what do you mean by the cells being "crammed in contrary to good build techniques"?
  20. dequinox

    Louis R fire with UPP

    UPP posted a reply showing their factory and process, and making a few counter-claims to Louis'. I'm not in either corner, just wanted to point out they have some valid criticisms of his video: UPP Response
  21. dequinox

    What the heck is wrong with UPP packs!?

    I don't know if anyone saw, but UPP posted a response video making some claims counter to Louis' statements in his video. They make a good point in that there isn't any evidence in the video showing their battery mounted to his bike. All there is in it is his testimony and video of a burning...
  22. dequinox

    Xtracycle Build Log

    Well shart. :evil: The Green Bean broke down yesterday... Something in the motor-controller system. Went to accelerate across a road and the power cut out followed immediately by MASSIVE cogging torque slowing my momentum down. The display read "error 6" also... Which I have yet to interpret...
  23. dequinox

    Terra Trike Tour 2 - budget performance conversion.

    I did something very similar to fix my friend's. It looks great! I like that the braided cable looks so much cleaner than the cheapo wanna-be shrink wrap!
  24. dequinox

    Terra Trike Tour 2 - budget performance conversion.

    Sounds good. Also of note is the cables they use are the high strand count "soft" wire... not sure of the technical terminology. It's more flexible, but in my opinion less durable. I'm not going to recommend a strand count or anything, just suggest you look at what kind would suit your...
  25. dequinox

    Terra Trike Tour 2 - budget performance conversion.

    A cautionary tail about these shark/hailong pack cables, sometimes they can burn out if not given proper corner relief. The corner relief provided by the "shrink wrap" (I use quotes here because it doesn't actually shrink upon testing) is minimal. I'd open up the mount and add some extra...
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