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  1. Crash Machine

    7s Zippy compact balance wires question

    Yup, I pretty much have to change all the connectors. I am going to Andersons because they have 5.5 mm bullet connectors and all the paralleling stuff I have for 6s is 4 mm. But I have been using the Anderson power distribution blocks and they make for a clean look. thanks again guys...
  2. Crash Machine

    7s Zippy compact balance wires question

    Ok that's what I thought. I was hoping there was some kind of stock solution, as in a pre made housing for both. I appreciate it greatly.
  3. Crash Machine

    7s Zippy compact balance wires question

    I am building a new twin motor bike. I really wanted the extra cell as opposed to 6s, it should push the voltage closer to the e-bike kits limit. I really want to do some off-roading. So I ordered 10 7s 5000 mAh Zippy Compact packs. They don't show the balance wires in the pictures but I assumed...
  4. Crash Machine

    Land Rover folding full suspension twin motor build

    I need a good off-road bike that folds because I am getting a sailboat and want something to go anywhere once I hit land. I fell in love with the Land Rover folding bike so I ordered a bare frame and am building this one ground up. I am partly cannibalizing the Sun Atlas. I have two e-bike kit...
  5. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    And another...
  6. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    Here are some pics of the completed bike...
  7. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    I been on the road...had some trials and tribulations so we are just using it as a support vehicle. The front forks are tough, comparable with the Surly Instigator fork. Very straight fork with no rake but tough. I will post pics of the completed project this evening. Long live the Sphere...
  8. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    My next priority was to stain and varnish those running boards. I used spar varnish because it doesn't yellow in the sun like polyurethane. I just happened to be stainin a bunch of ceiling very dark so the material was free. Also notice the Avid 200mm bb7 disc brakes, they work fine with the...
  9. Crash Machine

    Dogmans Full Suspension Longtail Frankenbike.

    Dogman your my hero man. When I first got into e-biking I saw your signature that said 4500 miles ridden and I was jealous :mrgreen: and couldn't wait to log that many miles. Now I am well over 50.000 miles and have built a bunch of bikes but you still remain my hero for this epic build. I do a...
  10. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    I hope I am not overposting or something but I am just trying to show how the build in order so if someone wants to use the idea. xtracycle running boards are 150 bucks. my next thing was to figure out what wood to use. I looked at different stuff but in the end white oak stain grade 1/2 inch...
  11. Crash Machine

    Turning down 9 amp Ping Charger?

    Ya dogman I thought 6 amp would be good. what I did for now is use my icharger to charge both halves in parallel. That way I can get a good balance on them. Almost didn't bring the icharger. Thanks I was in a panic.
  12. Crash Machine

    Turning down 9 amp Ping Charger?

    Yes but I noticed some swelling after charging the 15 Ah Ping with the 9 amp charger. Scared me...
  13. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    Here's a pic of the supports...and a first look at the boxes.
  14. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    So my next move was to build running boards so I could mount motorcycle hard panniers for my batteries. I have never truly been able to lock and waterproof my batteries on other bikes. I didn't want xtracycle running boards anybody can get those. I was looking for an old vintage motorcycle feel...
  15. Crash Machine

    Turning down 9 amp Ping Charger?

    I am out on the road with the new Atlas (pics in the build thread). I had 25 Ah of battery but right before I left I sold 10 Ah to a friend that really needed it (disabled vet). I have a 9 amp Ping charger that I was using to quick charge the 25 Ah, I gave my Soneil 3.5 to my friend also. Side...
  16. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    Beautiful build Dogman...really cool. I was going to add an extracycle kit to the blackcomb but ran across the Atlas. Here's a better pic of it with just the X-5.
  17. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    I am getting the file too big message. What's the trick? I forget...I got a ton of pics.
  18. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    The Atlas comes bone stock. Pretty much bottom line components. The frame is pretty nicely done (welds are what you can expect from Taiwan) and what attracted me to the Atlas in the first place. I'd say the rear wheel is the one thing I really like and didn't replace, nice and wide with 48...
  19. Crash Machine

    Sun Atlas Cargo Build

    I've been working in a bike shop for the last few years building e-bikes. Built my first e-bike 2008 and never looked back. 50,000 miles or more later I still love it and have stayed committed. Just finished my second year in college seeking a E.E. degree which means I haven't learned a darn...
  20. Crash Machine

    16" wheel hub motor source

    Thanks again...you guys have amazing rides. Long live the Sphere. It is a invaluable tool. I wouldn't be where I am today without it.
  21. Crash Machine

    16" wheel hub motor source

    Hi guys. I work in a bicycle shop these days where I build and sell e-bikes and also am trying to juggle college in between. I have a customer who wants to install a hub motor on his recumbent with a 16" front wheel. We deal primarily with e-bike kits but they do not have a 16" wheel hub motor...
  22. Crash Machine

    Are Nano-Techs worth it?

    I am finally going Lipo. Not really in the pursuit of speed but range. I've been wanting to build a long range pack for quite a while now, say 75 to 90 Ah or more for my long distance road trips. I will have to get a bigger bike if I want to stay with LiFe. I am only going 12s, that way it will...
  23. Crash Machine

    9 amp charge too fast for 25 Ah of LiFePo4?

    Wow thanks dnum. I just wrapped up school for the summer semester so I will have time to work on it. I went back to college for Electrical Engineering but I haven't gotten any hands on experience yet(first year). So I would love to fix this charger myself and learn what these parts look like...
  24. Crash Machine

    9 amp charge too fast for 25 Ah of LiFePo4?

    Unfortunately I broke the 5A charger :oops: . I was turning up the amperage and went too far. I tried 7 amps first and it seemed to handle it ok. Then I got greedy and went to 9 amps. It actually charged for about 20 minutes but then it blew quite dramatically. When I am balance charging I...
  25. Crash Machine

    9 amp charge too fast for 25 Ah of LiFePo4?

    I have a Ping 48v 15 Ah battery in paralell with a 48v 10 AH Headway battery. These batteries have always been charged and discharged together and always reach full charge at the same time. The Headway I don't run with the BMS but I do have sense wires so I can balance charge every 5 to 10...
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