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    DIY portable solar panel mount

    So I just bought one of the 28W Big Blue portable solar panels on Amazon and got myself a cheap camera tripod from a local garage sale, all for an upcoming camping trip. I want to use the tripod to create a simple, portable, adjustable solar mount that is collapsible. My idea is to make a small...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Haha, yes that sounds ridiculous, but actually. I paid only a fraction of that cost for them because I had a bunch of old batteries that I also recycled at around the same time, so I was able to justify the expense. - Jason O
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hi dogman, I should also note that the price I mentioned includes the high rate BMS, 5A charger, and the shipping, in addition to the battery pack itself. It was definitely a little more than my original $600 budget but for the rave reviews I was reading from everyone here, I don't mind the...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hi Everyone, Yes I just ordered my Ping 36V 20AH pack a couple of days ago for about $697.00 including shipping to the US. So far my e-mail correspondence has been great. As many have said, Ping is an excellent supplier and I'm looking forward to putting this pack through it's paces. With...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hello Everyone, Just checking in to give you all an update on my situation. I still haven't bothered to mount the Lead-Acid batteries on my bike, but I did finally make a decision on the 20AH pack. After having some back and forth with both Cellman and Ping. I decided to go with the Ping...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    The batteries weigh 12.8 lbs each. Sorry, my ignorance there. Thanks for the correction. Ok, thanks for the heads up again on that. I'll PM alfantastic and ask him about sun-thing. Yes, when I contacted Paul, I asked him about hard cases for the battery packs and he does offer a plastic...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hello Everyone, I've gone quiet for the past couple of weeks while waiting for a few communications back and forth from cellman. He is offering to build me a complete 36V 20AH A123 pack for around $870 shipped, which is not bad considering what I'm getting. However, I'll need to save up a bit...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    I am still definitely considering that option. As you all can probably tell, I've been bouncing back and forth between going for eBay, building an RC pack, or buying one from Ping/Cellman. I'm sure that ultimately, my budget will likely dictate what I can actually get, and I'm not totally...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hello cwah, Yes, You pretty much summarized how I'm feeling at this point. I do appreciate the customizability of the RC packs, but it does appear to be a bit more work to maintain and charge, especially with the need for the special chargers and other things. I do realize that for some this is...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hi Everyone, I have been exploring the idea of building my own RC pack for my bike but I still have a few questions. As I am still aiming for the 36V 20AH pack, I took a look at the HobbyKing website and came across this 5000 mAh 10S1P pack here...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Thank you for the input on this one. Actually, I had not considered the idea of using RC lipo's to build a pack. My initial impression of making a custom pack was buying the individual cells and making a custom box and BMS setup completely from scratch. However, I would be willing to look into...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Thank you for the pointer. I was just looking at that very page when you posted :). Yes it is true that the price will be over my budget, but since my e-bike is my primary mode of transportation, it would be well-worth the extra price to ensure that it won't burst into flames while I'm riding...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Yes you pretty much summed up the concern I have with going straight to eBay. My preference is simply to find a source for a pre-assembled battery pack. If eBay is the absolute worst choice for sources, who would you recommend? My budget for the battery is about $600 which has to include the...
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    Best eBay 36V 20AH LiPo Pack?

    Hello Everyone, I'm an e-bike owner having and old 1st gen Fusin Motor's kit (Still working well so far). Last fall, the original 10AH 36V LiPo pack I had failed on my due to storing it undercharged for a long period of time (had a flat tire and left my bike sitting too long :( ). So anyway...
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    Securing Motor Laminations

    Hello All, I am currently working on a project where a special out-runner switched-reluctance type motor is being designed. The rotor for the motor (see attached PDF) has holes drilled through the laminations to secure the stack (which is 1" thick in this case) to the back side of the housing...
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