Electric conversion ideas

[cloakedvillain]

18650 cells are the cheapest per watt hour but be prepared to test many, many cells.

 

[Amwicr]

Got it. A beamer of some kind.

1986?? R100-RT

 

[Amwicr]

Mockup

 

[Chainlube]

Mockup

I always thought about building one, but now you can buy one cheaper, there's no fun in that though.

 

[Amwicr]

but now you can buy one cheaper

But not a good one that performs the same.

 

[cloakedvillain]

Surron and talara?

 

[Amwicr]

Surron and talara?

I'm not spending nearly that much

 

[cloakedvillain]

Have the battery yet? You may end up spending near as much after all is said and done.

 

[Amwicr]

I can get a 60v 20ah for $420. 72v 20ah for $530. And those are good batteries, too

 

[cloakedvillain]

What's the C rate? Active or passive BMS? How many amps can it sustain at 60°C?