Daily Archives: February 3, 2010

Fargo Power Box ~ The Body Reply

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My original plan was to use my water resistant Stanley FatMax® Toolbox for storage. But, given the evolution of SCEPTER and my field workstation setups [see my WebCams, this box was doomed to be used to contain & hide what I've seen exposed on many cycles. In the past, I've used panniers, bags, & tubes. The three boxes I've configured are special and seem to increase in functionality as I go. I just do not like riding a cycle with lots of "stuff" exposed.

The question is where do I put my stuff? I am considering a Burley Flatbed with 2 more water resistant boxes. I do not think either would be doomed to be a container for something fancy. I do have trailer lighting to consider. Ashley Guy, I have a question? But, I digress…

Okay, you know I have a boom setup to use my iPhone 3GS to live stream video to the Internet. Just for reorientation on non-power features of the body. Here are a few other items.

 
Power Box Body Collage

As with all my cycles, I strive to setup a functional and uniquely different "ride." that you are not likely to see as you ride about. I believe I achieved that with my VK2, my RANS SXP, my CT700, and my RANS Citi CF. Why should my quad be any different?  I think we are on our way to one special touring machine.

I certainly appreciate the input and help from the BROL family. Thanks!
 

The flashlight has a story. I find it quite functional. It exist because of the need to hide an error. I just cannot seem to be able to drill 4 holes on a straight horizontal line. The larger the holes are, the more they seem out of alignment. I used the top of the serrations at the bottom of the box as a guide. At least now, the DiNotte and my horn connector appear straight. Velcro was to do the hiding—industrial strength Velcro. Then, I have a seam. One of the light mounts we "all" keep to the rescue. Then, I do not like the Velcro I wrapped around the light, thus a fashioned "heel" rest. Hey, it looks okay and it works. I'm having  jalexartis etched into the flashlight. This is a special/custom quad. What do you think?

My BROL Quad [Fargo] Setup Thread

Quad Power, etc. Setup ~ 02/03 2

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I have completed setup of my "Power Box" or boot, if you will. Using cabling disconnects, I have a modular container for both solar and the mechanical power provided my the SON Hub Dynamo. The Stanley FatMax® Toolbox is/was water resistant. I’ve tried to maintain that during my installation and think I have for the most part. It will be interesting to see how water spills off the canopy and how that affects the box.

I’d like to have the visual displays to my front [as seated on the quad]. Doing so would have complicated wiring. So the meters will be just behind me. I do not think they need constant monitoring.  My testing will answer many of these questions, as well as the optimal [amp hours versus weight] battery size. I have been testing with a 7.5aH SLA Battery. Next a 20aH SLA Battery—actually 18aH.

The etc. part of this setup are the horn and my iHome Speaker for my iPod Touch. The integration makes use/removal of this box a breeze.

I am pleased with the results of all aspects of this configuration.

 
My Stanley FatMax® 28" Structural Foam Water Resistant Toolbox
 
with, boom attached The back-side of my Power Box
Before—clean/smooth Now—with, several power devices installed
 

Larger [and more] photographs to follow in separate articles. If you want to see pictures now—see them in this flickr set.

My BROL Quad [Fargo] Setup Thread

Thanks!

Jim