May 31, 2007 by Rob.

I had to fashion some braces to support the control board. They consist of “Z” bent metal bars that will hold the board at the right angle without hitting the batteries. I had to make a po’ man’s metal bending rig from clamps and L bars.

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May 31, 2007 by Rob.

Small victories bring me closer to driving day! Today I was able to get the vacuum pump mounted and in place.

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May 31, 2007 by Rob.

I was able to fit the new battery support into the back rack today. It looks great! The back rack is pretty tight - only a very slim margin front to back. Those batteries sure are heavy.

I also figured out how to secure the batteries for safety - I’ll use a cable through the floor and to the frame under the deck. That should prevent upward movement in case there is an accident.

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May 31, 2007 by Rob.

If you missed the Green Tech Summit then you may want to consider checking out the video replay:

• City Hall Intro (Austin Mayor)
• Gephard & Woolsey (Rob’s pick)
• Summit Keynote
• Tuesday Keynote
• Panel Discussion

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May 31, 2007 by Rob.

As posted to the AustinEV list. Here are Chris R’s responses:
During the OG several people had suggestions for online EV parts suppliers. Specifically, for Anderson connectors & DC breakers. What where the choices?

For Anderson connectors, I’ve used Waytek in the past: http://waytekwire.com

Also, does someone have a recommendation for the DC breaker? I know it needs to be DC and high current, but a part # or manufacturer would be helpful.

For a breaker, the usual choice seems to be the Heinemann: http://www.evparts.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=1113&product_id=1451

[Rob’s Note 6/1: This breaker is a $220 part]

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