by nechaus » Aug 01 2012 5:54am
Yea.
I am a bit confused over that post. It looks like it was 9 years ago and way before I started this post. Not sure when 3D printers first came out but if that is true then I should be able to find a printer equal to that today under $500.
The thing is though I do not need to print planetary gears right now. The e bikeling motors I own work just fine. The 26" rear drive probably has way over 1,000 miles on it as was rode exclusively about two years here in Ohio and also rode it a lot in NY before that.
I just took it easy on it and never pushed it that hard by pedal assisting or even walking up some hills. It does make a high pitch noise now and then but seems to run like new, The front e bikeling motor has less than 100 miles on it I think. The plan I have is to just run the front motor 95% of the time and only use the rear motor WITH the front and pedal assist up hills. That is the sole purpose of putting the rear motor on the bike. (The Giant Roam)
In fact I really did not need the Greentime controller either. I fixed the 1,000W hub motor SUNDER sent. I soldered all the sensor and motor wires. I tested it but the hub motor cover was not on right. I fixed that also. The reason for the Greentime controller and left hand drill bits is to make the hub motor more reliable.
A stick or branch could break a sensor wire and if one cover bolt breaks or comes out it could be a big problem. With the Greentime controller I could even use JB weld or have the hub motor cover spot welded if I can't remove the broken bolts as I know the 3 motor wires I soldered was a much better job than the sensor wires. That is due to the gauge of the wires. The sensor wires were way too thin to solder but did solder them. They are frail though and if you look at them wrong could break again.
I wish I could afford a $5,000 3D printer. I could 3D print hub motors possibly. That would be awesome however it takes money to make money. It is like a mechanic who cant get a job at a dealer as he needs more training and more tools so he works out of his garage in his back yard fixing lawn mowers and weed whackers until he gets the money to finish school and buy $5,000 worth of tools. Then he gets his $50,000 a year job as a master mechanic with benefits.
If I can buy a 3D printer I can defiantly make cell holders for 18650 packs. That is a fact. I can also make stuff for a dash board and possibly brackets for triangle racks and other cool stuff. Will I make $1,000 profit a week ? NO. $100 a week ? Mabye.
The thing is though even if I only make $50 a week to start or just break even in 6 months I will learn a lot. Then mabye in 3 or 4 years I could afford a $5,000 3D printer that can make all the parts for expensive high end mid drives or even geared hub motors.
The big thing is my lack of ambition and motivation. I need all the moral support I can get. I do not need to hear what I can't do. I heard that most of my life. I already know what I am NOT doing. Also I know that anything I do will probably fail miserably. I am just looking for something I CAN do. There has to be a way to make some money with a 3D printer. I am open for ideas. I do not need to be reminded of my short comings. I just need to know what is possible to do.
Thanks.
LC. out.