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  1. Holz2010

    Regenerative brakes in the rain

    Nice -- do you jam those between the spokes? Courtesy of: http://www.baltimorespokes.org/article.php?story=20120609232701541
  2. Holz2010

    Catrike. 5303. 48V. 2-year old build. Just decided to post.

    And thanks again Terry!
  3. Holz2010

    Catrike. 5303. 48V. 2-year old build. Just decided to post.

    Well, I do look at the accumulated Regen reading on the CA at the end of a trip, and it is giving me regen. (Also I can see the current shift at lower speeds as well when I hit the regen button, but there is a less abrupt braking effect at lower speeds - so no skid.) But you're right, running...
  4. Holz2010

    Regenerative brakes in the rain

    Hey, thanks for the information Amberwolf. I have no talent for technical solutions like that (and really appreciate what a lot of you guys do here), and if Kingfish, Methods or anyone else comes up with a drop-in solution for modulated ebraking/regen that would be great. My half-assed...
  5. Holz2010

    Regenerative brakes in the rain

    Exactly! But that's the point -- it is a 20" wheel, so I have to work with that. Currently I use both the Regen and the Discs for braking depending on the situation, but we have some long, steep multi-mile long hills here and that is tough on a disc brake. A larger diameter or larger width...
  6. Holz2010

    Regenerative brakes in the rain

    I absolutely have to have regen just as an alternative form of braking. Either that, or carry a drag anchor to throw out! With the long and very steep hills around here, my Avid-BB 7's are literally smoking hot if I use them solely on some downhills.
  7. Holz2010

    Catrike. 5303. 48V. 2-year old build. Just decided to post.

    To be honest, I have never tried to adjust it. The stability with my Trail even at high speeds is good, so I haven't messed with it. Ideally it should be about 1/16".
  8. Holz2010

    Regenerative brakes in the rain

    I have a related question posted here http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=44405&hilit=5303 as whenever I am going faster than 25 MPH I lay down a patch of rubber when hitting regen. At 40+MPH, it can be a bit of a wild ride, especially if hitting a patch of sand. I have a 20"...
  9. Holz2010

    Catrike. 5303. 48V. 2-year old build. Just decided to post.

    I'm afraid that Doctor Bass' KMX trike is way out of my league -- 70MPH! -- Yikes! :shock: It would probably deform my windscreen! With a 20" rim, I push it up to 40MPH to avoid dogs on the loose, or the occasional rabid trucker trying to get around me on the curves. I can take it a bit...
  10. Holz2010

    Catrike. 5303. 48V. 2-year old build. Just decided to post.

    Thanks all! The lighted whip is from Tribal Whips-and even mounted on the back of the trike, it is just about bright enough to light up the road even without the headlight. The headlight is SuperBrightLED WL-CWHP27-S80: Square 27W Heavy Duty High Powered LED Spot Light and I like it mounted...
  11. Holz2010

    Catrike. 5303. 48V. 2-year old build. Just decided to post.

    Catrike Trail. Ping 48V 30Ah double pack. Crystalyte 5305, Methods Modified 100V 100A 18 fet Controller. Lots of hills in Blacksburg, Virginia area. Lots of fun! The flags and lighted whip dork it up a bit, but it's visible!
  12. Holz2010

    NASA Ready To Show-Off Algae Biofuel Research Project

    The technology that I see coming to the fore involves growing the algae heterotrophically (feeding the cells sugars rather than classic phototrophic growth using sunlight in open ponds.) Many algae grow in this way so that they can still metabolize at night. Solazyme has been growing algae in...
  13. Holz2010

    Accidental regen on non-compatible controller?

    Just a caution on the regen with Ping's BMS as discussed here http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14583&start=15 with the V2.5 Ping batteries, but Mrzed may not be using a BMS (?) If so though the diode diagram from Ping is attached and on the last page of Ping's...
  14. Holz2010

    HXT, Staton gearbox, NuVinci build.

    Staton has had this http://www.staton-inc.com/Details.asp?ProductID=3319 on his website for 1-1/2 years now. But it still says: Do not contact us about this with any questions---Still in the testing stage--- etc. It could be pretty useful if he does eventually offer it.
  15. Holz2010

    LIFEPO4 batteries, good, pretty, cheap? XD

    Some additional information from Ping: The V3 packs use the same BMS as the V2.5; it's just the packs have different cells. As Pablo indicated, for regen with the BMS, a 100A diode is needed. But also the regen current may need to be set on your Controller. Ping only provided me information...
  16. Holz2010

    LIFEPO4 batteries, good, pretty, cheap? XD

    ----------- I was also planning on using a Ping 48V 30AH battery pack with a regen controller. :| Thanks for the information on the Ping BMS not being able to handle this, but is there any work-around that would allow regen with this battery pack and BMS?
  17. Holz2010

    Anyone looking for long range on their E-bike??

    Yeah...working on that. Still it's nice to sweat a bit.
  18. Holz2010

    Anyone looking for long range on their E-bike??

    StudEbiker, Yes it is a Leiba "Classic" - See http://www.leiba.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=42. I do not own it, but rented it when I lived in Germany. If you are into velomobiles, it is one of the lower cost units out there. I have compared a lot of velomobile...
  19. Holz2010

    STOP THE PRESS -> CA can be used for THRUST CONTROL and more

    In the "downhill" video where he is leaning into corner, the ride is a Steintrike. There are only a handful of recumbent trikes out there currently with front suspension, and Steintrike is one of them. This should make the leaning, and the stability, better at higher speeds.
  20. Holz2010

    Do you use clip in shoes?

    I had a power-assist velomobile with a partially open floor (to permit "Flintstoning"). Pedaling one day with no clipless or straps, I hit a bump and my foot went right to the pavement and got sucked under. The edge of the floor opening essentially acted like a guillotine and if I had not been...
  21. Holz2010

    Anyone looking for long range on their E-bike??

    Must weigh 150+ lbs!
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