Team Lazy Gecko

The batteries have been sitting idle since November. Once I bring them out of hibernation we will see how they look. For the most part the single piece of angle iron (or anything really) seems to be working fine. I picked up a damaged pack for science and am still planning to try and break it down t...

Interesting post with lots of detailed information on the internals of a similar (maybe the same) controller.

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewt ... 30&t=89366

Here is the tentative schedule for the 2018 Power Racing Series. May 18th-20th Bay Area Maker Faire (San Mateo, California). Sign up Here! June 23rd-24th Kansas City Maker Faire (Kansas City, Missouri) Main Page Here July 14th-15th Three Rivers Festival (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Here July 28th-29th Detr...

Setting up Makerbot Replicator Mini with Duet Wifi IMG_20180125_2248436.jpg I was finally able to convert the Makerbot to a Duet Wifi after much trial and error. Most of this due to the fact that I've never setup a hobby grade 3D printer before. Here is the process I used. open RepRaps firmware gen...

I came across a Makerbot Replicator Mini on ebay for a low price "not working." It was suppose to not have the Smart Extruder, but to my surprise the machine came complete. I hooked it up and got ready for my first prints. Problem This printer refuses to feed material. During a print, or d...

Finding information and details about this league can be a little... all over. Here is a list of links that should help you get started with registering and with what and where to buy components for your build. Please Note! In addition to registering with Power Racing Series, you have to register an...

That seems to be the case! While we are on the subject, I figure I need to start putting more useful links about the VOLT battery that I find into one place. I keep finding and losing them. So here is a start list so far. Electric motorcycle build, including cell seperation http://www.schultzenginee...

We put together a parking lot race with a local location partner of ours. We used 5 gallon buckets with lids as partial barriers as well as natural parking lot curbs and island. With a few cones lined in and caution tape, it made for a pretty distinguishable course. We tried hard to insure no turns ...

Actually I tried this on my battery. Despite completely separating the bus tab between 6 and 7, the main battery post still past 1v. I went ahead and attempted to parallel charge the two sides anyways. Some sparks and burnt insulation on the balance leads told me that was a bad idea. The running the...

Found on ebay typically in 1600w and 1800w variants. This brushless DC motor has plenty of power, and thermal mass! This comes stock with 3 hall effect sensors built in. It has been found to work great with the 1500watt Ebay speed controller. Motor found on ebay here Ebay link (Last seen December 2...