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reddbak
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Just finished a system and thought it may be a handy reference for others on a modest income. NB: I’m an amatuer at wiring and circuits.
My main concern was being seen by cagers on the round-a-bouts here in Bundaberg. Most give-way, but there's the odd fool who ignores the scooters/bicycles. That's why I have the motor, for faster "Get me the heck outta here situations!"
Details for the system as Item - Type - Source & Cost:
Battery – 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid – Battery Warehouse $40
Junction Box – Zippy Box – DSE $4.00
Master switch – Push Pull - **** (Richard?) Smith Electronics (DSE) - $5.00
Lamp switch - Mini-Togggle - DSE - $3.50
Kill switch - Mini-Toggle (momentary off) - DSE $1.20
Brake switch - Micro-switch - DSE - $3.50
Indicator switches – 2 of Push button SP miniature (momentary ON) - DSE - $3.20
Flasher unit – Electronic 2 pin - LED Shop Online - $30
Connector plugs– 1x 15 pin, 1x 6 pin, 1x 15 pin – DSE $10
Headlamp - Halogen 20W - pocket bike, bulb from Bunnings $30
Stop/Tail lamp - 18w/10w festoon - SuperCheap Auto $8
Indicator lamps - T10 LED bulbs - pocket bike/bulbs from Kmart auto $50
All wiring is DSE sourced medium duty except primary positive and negative from battery which is heavy duty, PVC tape (Nitto) wrapped and cost approx $10.
The various switch and flasher bulb brackets are all sourced from the scrap pile and scratchbuilt. The Dual-Brake Lever is a modified single making it a cinch for the brake micro-switch.
Total cost: just under $200.
I did have a scooter horn wired in but it drained the heck out of the battery. So I’m on the hunt for something suitable.
My main concern was being seen by cagers on the round-a-bouts here in Bundaberg. Most give-way, but there's the odd fool who ignores the scooters/bicycles. That's why I have the motor, for faster "Get me the heck outta here situations!"
Details for the system as Item - Type - Source & Cost:
Battery – 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid – Battery Warehouse $40
Junction Box – Zippy Box – DSE $4.00
Master switch – Push Pull - **** (Richard?) Smith Electronics (DSE) - $5.00
Lamp switch - Mini-Togggle - DSE - $3.50
Kill switch - Mini-Toggle (momentary off) - DSE $1.20
Brake switch - Micro-switch - DSE - $3.50
Indicator switches – 2 of Push button SP miniature (momentary ON) - DSE - $3.20
Flasher unit – Electronic 2 pin - LED Shop Online - $30
Connector plugs– 1x 15 pin, 1x 6 pin, 1x 15 pin – DSE $10
Headlamp - Halogen 20W - pocket bike, bulb from Bunnings $30
Stop/Tail lamp - 18w/10w festoon - SuperCheap Auto $8
Indicator lamps - T10 LED bulbs - pocket bike/bulbs from Kmart auto $50
All wiring is DSE sourced medium duty except primary positive and negative from battery which is heavy duty, PVC tape (Nitto) wrapped and cost approx $10.
The various switch and flasher bulb brackets are all sourced from the scrap pile and scratchbuilt. The Dual-Brake Lever is a modified single making it a cinch for the brake micro-switch.
Total cost: just under $200.
I did have a scooter horn wired in but it drained the heck out of the battery. So I’m on the hunt for something suitable.
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