Ashley has completed the modeling of my Schmidt’s Original Nabendynamo [SON] Hub. Having an accurate model will let him figure out exactly where it needs to go [driven by the chain or rear axle] . The hub will be used as a mechanical power device to power my iPhone and alternately power my Tier Two [backup] lighting.
Thanks Ashley!
Jim
Some of you are familiar with Catrike, a brand of 3-wheel recumbents manufactured in Winter Garden, Florida. The Catrike Product Line includes : the Dash, the Villager, the Trail, the Pocket, the Road, the Speed, the Expedition, and the 700. I own a Catrike 700. It is known as Silk. The trikes are manufactured by Big Cat HPV, LLC. If you wonder about the name, in addition to 3-wheeled recumbents [trikes], Big Cat now makes a 2-wheel recumbent—a Catbike. It is the Musashi—a low-racer. I hope you saw the video on this ‘bent earlier.
Here is another video—a documentary [It's a Catrike]. I view it as the Catrike Story. It is an American success story. The video was produced by Full Sail Film student Kyle Massey and is going to be entered in the Filmed By Bike 2010 in Portland Film Festival. Thanks to Mark Egeland for bringing this documentary to my attention. It comes in two parts. Enjoy…
DiNotte will assess [shipped Friday, 01/22 ~ to arrive Wednesday, 01/27] my 400L to ensure they are okay to run at 12-volts [solar powered (Tier One) lighting]. They bench-tested for me and want to take this extra step so that I have no problems. Thanks Rob!
Extracted from my email to Rob:
I plan to run power out of a box the will sit above the rear axle. I’ll place the switches within that box, with a hole for the push-button. The switches will connect directly to the battery bus. I plan to place my lights at the top of the cage, fore [one 1200L & two 400L Amber Headlights] and aft [2 400L taillights] of the blue canopy. I plan a single cable run up the left & right side-members and then split the wiring for the respective lights. Of course, the 1200L has a single dedicated wire. I have one 5” and two 8.5” splitters that are not in use. I do not think I need splitters.
Switches & Wiring:
- Switches – 2
- Wiring:
I think I need two of your longest wires to get power to the two 400L Amber Headlights & the 1200L. I have two 40” wires that are not in use. Of course, I want the minimum cable length possible.
I welcome your advice.
Thanks Rob!
Jim Artis
There you have it!
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Solar Power: Flexible Solar Panel 10 W 12V System (11.5"x38")Overview: The integrated flexible solar power panels are manufactured using a revolutionary technology – Thin-film on plastic, making them truly rollable with light weight unlike other thin film solar panel that is only somewhat flexible. The PF series rollable solar panels are all monolithically integrated which eliminate the need for damage-prone manual connection of individual solar cells. The flexible panels also perform very well in diverse environments, including hot sun and don’t suffer from wasted over voltage. They are made of natural silicone, a nature source in abundant supply and made in USA
As best I can determine, the solar panels I purchased from batteryspace.com were manufactured in Ames, Iowa by PowerFilm. I am familiar with the company from earlier reading. From my research, I am please with the panels I have purchased, and I do not have them yet. My purchase price is the best I could find @ $198.59 each—discounted to $188.66.
Given the Stage I planning and extensive reading, video reviews, comparison shopping, telephone calls and consultation, I purchased [01/20 & 01/21] the following items. I have several 12-volt SLA batteries around, so I’ll use one of them to better judge my battery capacity.
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I intend to power the following off the 12-volt battery: 5 DiNotte Lights; 1 horn, Garmin Nuvi 760; an inverter [for: iPod Touch Power, iHome speaker]; AA battery charger; powergorilla for my laptop. Again, the question is the amp-hours needed to run/charge devices and not go below the battery minimum. I’d like to do so with a 10 amp-hour battery. Also, what type battery. To meet the DiNotte concerns—SLA. To be light—Li-Ion. What a dilemma.
Links:
Phase III [setup] [to be published]
Phase IV [testing] [to be published]
The first quad auxiliary system [with many variables] to tackle is the solar power system. It is simple, yet complex. I’ll present this in stages. There are four: planning, buying, setup, and testing.
First the planning [Stage I] , which I think is the most complex of four stages. I found little on solar for cycling, except electric power assist.
Given events [military term--OBE (overcome by events)], I have ceased separate canopy development for Fargo. We are back to Ashley & Utah Trikes. Thanks to all for their input.
Please meet Rich. He has agreed to join the team and help me by designing and making the canopy for Fargo. I started a new BROL thread which has a detailed description of what I’m trying to achieve. Rich and I discussed the project yesterday. I’m excited about what he brings to the project. Watch the thread for his ideas. [Insert pictures here—maybe soon]. –jim
