Since i've been waiting on several small, but critical to finish parts and pieces to come in yet, in order to put the driveline back together and get the controls set up, i went back to finish up the electrical enclosure/48v to 12v down voltage converter Buck/circuit box.
Keep in mind, part of this function of this project is using up some of the materials left over from ~30 years of hobbies or activities that have occupied my time.. so little money was spent on this (at this time), relatively speaking... just time, and creativity.
This is the core portion of the electrics on my Tadpole.. All functions are switchable, with a master switch for master power disconnection. No battery contact sparking with disconnection/connection of the battery lead.
Photos show the existing functions, so far.
In the remote situation of having to do a quick inspect on the rear end or pump a tire up in the dark, or whatever, i've got a couple of rear facing white Chip LCD modules.
On the top of the electrical box, i had a Cigarette Lighter 3-1 function gadget that i converted - shows voltage output, and case temperature, as well as a USB charge port. I've got three computer fans in this, pulling air in from one side, passing it over the down-voltage buck converter, and dumping it out the other side. Switches are Master Power, and Fan/rear facing white Chip LED's.
I've got a red LED strip wrapping around the box, and an illuminated amber reflector on either side, also. Both will be switchable from the front.. Red LED strip will also be tied into a red LED whip/visibility flag, to be added yet. I still have to wire out to the front lights, and the rear running light.
Awaited parts should be in before end of May, i hope, to complete.
Keep in mind, part of this function of this project is using up some of the materials left over from ~30 years of hobbies or activities that have occupied my time.. so little money was spent on this (at this time), relatively speaking... just time, and creativity.
This is the core portion of the electrics on my Tadpole.. All functions are switchable, with a master switch for master power disconnection. No battery contact sparking with disconnection/connection of the battery lead.
Photos show the existing functions, so far.
In the remote situation of having to do a quick inspect on the rear end or pump a tire up in the dark, or whatever, i've got a couple of rear facing white Chip LCD modules.
On the top of the electrical box, i had a Cigarette Lighter 3-1 function gadget that i converted - shows voltage output, and case temperature, as well as a USB charge port. I've got three computer fans in this, pulling air in from one side, passing it over the down-voltage buck converter, and dumping it out the other side. Switches are Master Power, and Fan/rear facing white Chip LED's.
I've got a red LED strip wrapping around the box, and an illuminated amber reflector on either side, also. Both will be switchable from the front.. Red LED strip will also be tied into a red LED whip/visibility flag, to be added yet. I still have to wire out to the front lights, and the rear running light.
Awaited parts should be in before end of May, i hope, to complete.