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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

My Quad DiNotte Lighting Plan 3

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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.

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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!

Noted in my BROL Planning Thread.

My recent quad prep ~ 01/11 2

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Well, Captain Creeg and Ashley Guy both have drawings to show for their diligent work. Yes, I’ve been blogging, answering forum questions and making comments here and there. I have posted a few pictures and I’ve offered concept and direction for the quadricycle I want.  Other than the wonderful work of others, I do not have a lot to show for it.

Okay, now it is my turn. I’ve spent the last several days working on my quad videography setup. Based upon my experience rendering [see, I can do that also] live video streams to the Internet from my RANS Citi CF and my Catrike 700, I have a boom arrangement that should facilitate some interesting motion shots. The question will be whether my setup can withstand the forces of riding from Maine to Florida. To lessen the stress, I’ll remove the boom extension when the camera is not being used. I’ll also tether [in the event of failure] and bungee the setup to help with load distribution. I took a few pictures today to show you I’ve been working too. BTW, I picked up Fargo’s boot today.

Camera/iPhone 3GS mount--note OWLE Bubo
Camera/iPhone 3GS mount--note OWLE Bubo Boom mount on top of boot [trunk/toolbox] Camera mount and boot

The camera [iPhone 3GS in OWLE Bubo hangs to not fight gravity. The base is attached to the boot [trunk] with a bolt and two screws into the base from inside the boot lid to preclude rotation. I will seal with Silicon to retain water resistance. Now, if there remains space for the boot after Ashley determines where and how my SON Hub Dynamo [mechanical power for the quad] will be integrated into the drive train. I’ll have a short article on it later today.

flickr set