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    Inexpensive voltage monitoring

    I don't think the shade needs to be that deep. My tums bottle viewer is less than 2" off the lcd, and is perfectly viewable in brightest daylight. Unless the sun is shining straight down, it shouldn't be a problem. If you capped the well with one of those fresnel magnifiers posted above it would...
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    Inexpensive voltage monitoring

    My camera solution would make the meter waterproof at the same time, I think.
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    Inexpensive voltage monitoring

    And how do I post inline images here instead of link? Can't find that info in FAQ.
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    Inexpensive voltage monitoring

    I just bought one of these 2 days ago after dogman and wesnewell pointed it out as an option for me in another post (thanks as always!). I have a dslr camera screen that has the same problem - I used the cut-off top of a square tums bottle, taped black, and with an old slide viewer eyepiece...
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    Poor man's monitoring...

    Thanks - very useful. Please pardon my ignorance, but where is the correct place to wire this volt meter? Is one good for the whole pack? Also, VOM or DMM - does it matter? Is cheap acceptable?
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    Poor man's monitoring...

    As a noob trying to learn without repurchasing everything, I am hoping for advice from those of you who are way down that road. I am trying to do this on the cheap, and a CA seems like a bit too much for my basic needs. So what would be the minimum I would need to monitor the charge of a 48v...
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    wiring lock switch to system

    Hi all. How does a keyed lock like this http://www.bmsbattery.com/accessory/452-aluminium-alloy-case-05-lock-key.html get wired into a system? BMSbattery says it is wired to the battery's bms, which didn't completely make sense to me. I assume this is in place of a cutoff switch, but where does...
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    2x 3s or 6s lipo packs: which is better?

    OK, I'm convinced. Is it still cheaper to buy from HK, even with shipping? Do you guys buy from US warehouse only, or does it work out to be the same?
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    2x 3s or 6s lipo packs: which is better?

    Please tell me if my thinking is correct on this: If the prices are equivalent ( and they seem to be) between 2x 3s 20c lipo packs and 1x 6s 20c pack, the 3s might be the better way to go, because they can always be "permanently" paired in series or parallel, and won't cause any more trouble...
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    12 volunteers wanted for ebike Iditerod

    I will have a squeaky rubber bone dangling from a string in front of the pack to keep you all at full throttle. Flea collars are gratis.
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    My Hydrogen Fuel Cell E-Bike

    I'm thinking a mini nuke reactor would be a lifetime investment. Can you ride a bike in a lead suit?
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    12 volunteers wanted for ebike Iditerod

    I forgot to mention the solar bubble - power source, and protection from Todd Palin's musher gang.
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    12 volunteers wanted for ebike Iditerod

    Thanks, and enjoy the new month! Did I mention you need to come up with an appropriate dog name? "dogman" is already taken.
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    12 volunteers wanted for ebike Iditerod

    Hi, I am looking for 12 matched ebike volunteers to pull my sled at the next Iditerod race. There is a loophole in the rules that doesn't currently forbid this, so I want to take advantage before it is closed up. I anticipate a rate of travel that is at least 1.87x the fastest recorded dog...
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    Parallel and series flexibility

    Okay, as usual with you guys, the more questions you answer, the more questions get stirred up! Between you all and migueraliart, who sent me the following very useful link: http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/lipo.html (which should go in the sticky, maybe) I am feeling sorted out about basic...
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    Parallel and series flexibility

    Thanks! Does this mean I shouldn't buy any 12s lipo packs unless I can find a 12s charger?
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    Parallel and series flexibility

    Okay, as I close in on battery options, I want to make sure I understand how batteries work in the real world. If I had 4 lipo packs, eg., wired at 2p12s, could the pack be rewired to suit my needs o' the day? 4p6s for increased range at the expense of speed, then back again the next day? Or...
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    Suspension? Folding bike?

    Ha! Would I be right in assuming 2 of the garages are full of bikes and projects?
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    Suspension? Folding bike?

    Most of the time I will be able to charge half way. I am simultaneously seeking advice on the battery motor side of this, but I am trying to figure out the style of frame to go with. How important is suspension? Will a cruiser with big tires give me as comfortable a ride? And is a folder...
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    Suspension? Folding bike?

    Yeah, that had me worried, too. The Downtube is rated to 230, but i was forgetting the kit weight. I wonder how close those specs are calculated? That Walmart bike looks too good to be true - disk brakes for $150? But I think a visit to the store is in order. Thanks!
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    Suspension? Folding bike?

    Hello, wise folk, I am still gathering info prior to my first build, and think I need some help picking the donor bike. First, although I ride a Brooks sprung saddle, I have never had a bike with suspension. Good or bad for all-street riding by older, largish man? Does suspension cost...
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    Brooks Saddles

    My 2 cents.. I have had and loved Brooks saddles for too many decades, currently ride a B66. Very heavy, but to me worth it. It may be my overstuffed physiognomy, but for me they are comfortable out of the box. I had one once stretched out too far for adjustment, and that's when they get...
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    battery comparison for noob

    I would be open. How slow is slow charging? Is it better for the battery, like I have heard for other batteries? Would I be up all night chaperoning the charge? If so, something faster would need to happen. Or back to Lifepo4's. choices choices choices.
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    battery comparison for noob

    What are the best choices for a beginning LiPo kit, as regards charger, power supply, balancers, etc.? I am not too intimidated to consider going this route, but there is clearly much more to learn. I will now go research pack construction, but what would you all recommend for # of cells to...
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    battery comparison for noob

    Florida is one big sand bar, mild hills at best. Heat and rain will be the biggest challenges. I want to match motor, controller, and batts, for sure, once I have a better idea of what that means. Any recommendations for a first bike? I know this is probably salted throughout the forum, and I...
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