Project Status
Week of 01-30-19
Project is: ON TRACK
Although we have run into a few setbacks, primarily in the circuit design, we are still on track to be completed by the deadline.
Issues / Extra progress from last week:
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One issue we have run into since last week is finding an affordable and reliable source for the batteries
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Another issue we have run into is realizing how much more complex the circuitry for the motor driver is than anticipated
Accomplished this week:
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Ordered and began testing some of the different components for the motor driver circuit
Completed CAD modeling of existing KX65 components
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Started bike rebuild
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Sanded and painted the frame
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Rebuilt fork seals and changed oil
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Replaced swing arm bearings
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Replaced linkage bearings
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Finished a concept for the battery pack
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Reconfigured the 18650 battery cells for better access to stock engine mounts
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Batteries will be sealed inside a water resistance housing
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Machined or Waterjet from 6061 Al alloy
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3D printed prototype battery pack frame and fit checked okay
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Replaced seat cover
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Weld repaired existing footpegs
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Powder coated footpegs and suspension linkage
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Battery Testing:
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tested all 4 batteries purchased on Ebay, advertised as 3500mAh.
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Qty 2 batteries tested at 3300mAh and QTY 2 batteries tested at 2000mAh
Parts Ordered
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48V Brushless DC motor
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Front drive sprocket, 420 chain pitch
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Hand twist throttle potentiometer
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13S Battery Management System (BMS) **Received 1/28**
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Goals for next week:
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Continue working on the motor driver circuit
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Start writing code for the eBike controller
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Redesign a modular battery rack
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build a test battery pack
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coordinate with Jeremy Cornwall to use the Randolph campus waterjet
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Source aluminum plate needed for parts
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Verify round stock for spacers, turned on lathe at Williston campus