Post by M0KPH on Jul 25, 2022 16:08:56 GMT
Finally finished the battery box.
I gave it a once over with a floor varnish to keep any damp out, and to also make it easy to clean should it get muddy/dusty when out and about.
I felt it was safest to use Anderson powerpoles for the electrical termination. Not only will these prevent any accidental shorts they are a quick and easy way of connection. I will, of course, disconnect the battery before transportation.
As I used glue for the base and top frame I felt that any strap should go all the way underneath for added support. In order to keep this in place I design and 3D printed so clips. The strap was an old one I found in the bits box. It really is worth hanging on to things, you never know when you will need them! However, the Station Manager May have something to say about “all this clutter”.
A tip I picked up from my leisure battery packaging was that a piece of garden hosepipe really helps to spread the load, and stops any straps/handles from digging in.
It was good to sit and ponder over this project and to see how the design developed. I don’t think I could’ve sat down and sketched this out in advance.
I gave it a once over with a floor varnish to keep any damp out, and to also make it easy to clean should it get muddy/dusty when out and about.
I felt it was safest to use Anderson powerpoles for the electrical termination. Not only will these prevent any accidental shorts they are a quick and easy way of connection. I will, of course, disconnect the battery before transportation.
As I used glue for the base and top frame I felt that any strap should go all the way underneath for added support. In order to keep this in place I design and 3D printed so clips. The strap was an old one I found in the bits box. It really is worth hanging on to things, you never know when you will need them! However, the Station Manager May have something to say about “all this clutter”.
A tip I picked up from my leisure battery packaging was that a piece of garden hosepipe really helps to spread the load, and stops any straps/handles from digging in.
It was good to sit and ponder over this project and to see how the design developed. I don’t think I could’ve sat down and sketched this out in advance.
A great result! Its always satisfying to make something that will be useful.