Is the epoxy black or clear?
The color is different, the epoxy is black. I bought the first motor right after it came out. They must have changed the epoxy brand later.
I modeled and printed from PA12 analogs of the connectors that I use now. I will test them and if it turns out that they work, I will post them for public access.
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Printed an adapter for LIFT from PPA-CF. When I tested the prototype, I was able to start on this board without any difficulties.
But on the final version, I was not able to start on Armstrong 40l. So, the cutout for the foil assist works and significantly reduces resistance.
Interesting to see a printed Axis to Lift adapter. Have you used printed adapters like this previously? Is it strong enough to last?
I used this adapter before. I can’t say anything about durability, I only rode it three or four times. I’ll post a photo of the new adapter later.
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The mini pod looks nice! TPU+hard plastic?
Yes, it’s PLA + TPU 95A
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I had a problem with one of my first batteries. I didn’t close the lid with the balancing wires tightly, water got inside and here’s the result. Removing the silicone and working with the balancing wires, which are under voltage, is not very pleasant. However, it’s almost over.
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Here is a photo of the adapter. The threaded part of the fusible inserts is only 10 millimeters deep and I realize that there is a risk of losing the fuselage. So at the moment I consider this solution as temporary. If I am satisfied with the overall performance, I will milled from aluminum
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Yes, it occurred to me that a failure might mean losing a nice Lift wing. Still, interesting to see. Thank you for sharing
Here’s another contender to end its life on the seabed. I’ve already sunk one stabilizer. Was it worth it? I’m not sure, but the fuselage is interesting )
Quick and dirty battery will turn into a beautiful swan after I put it in heat shrink tube. Well, I hope so )
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While suppliers have unclear delays with EVE 50PL deliveries, I am assembling a 12s 3p battery on Samsung 50S cells. Foildrive sells a battery of similar capacity for 1000 euros. DIY will cost me a little less, about 200 euros, and will be faster. 12s vs 11s
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The most common electrical silicon, similar to this one. Electrical Waterproof Gel | Junction Box Gel | IP68 Insulation Seal My requirements are: it should be clear, curing within an hour.
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Work on installing the new controller is progressing quite slowly. At this stage I have a problem with Bluetooth. VESC Tool sees the adapter, but does not connect to it. I would bring USB to the back wall instead of Bluetooth, but it does not fit into the dimensions. Their positive moments - the turner finished milling the radiator and I liked how he did the finishing.
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Why did I even decide to install this controller? This year I took part in the e-foil race for the first time. And of course, I didn’t win, because the e-foils were provided by the organizers and I essentially stood on it for the first time before the race. Previously, I constantly took part in competitions, albeit of a different kind, but the familiar feeling of excitement returned to me. Therefore, I want to build a light e-foil based on a foildrive in the 14 or 16s 2P configuration, weighing no more than 15 kilograms, in order to win the race next year)
I’ve been asked a couple of times in private messages if I use copper busbars when making batteries. Of course I do. Here it is.
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I think you might need to first connect by usb and get the UUID and save it in vesc tool somewhere.
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