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Well, people started slamming battery mounting system we have been using the last four years and warned us about judges who never said it was a problem. We decided that it was time to for a change and avoid a possible issue. Event though we think it is better to mount the Anderson to the lip that is on the battery and avoid human contact of the cables during battery change outs, we went with the floppy connection that we have to stick our hand in to connect. We did however come up with a slick lock down mechanism, a bicycle quick release!
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18-01-2007 07:37
jcatt
Re: pic: new battery mount
That battery clamp is awesome!! Could you please show more pictures of how it works? Also, very nice job of keeping the wiring under control. Even though it's probably a prototype its always a good idea to have tidy wiring. Easy to diagnose problems.
18-01-2007 08:12
Al Skierkiewicz
Re: pic: new battery mount
Fredi,
Looks good. I caution teams about severely bending the #6 near the Anderson connector. The sharp bends close in, can cause individual strands to break or pull out. I suggest 1" minimum bend radius when close to the connector.
18-01-2007 10:33
Elgin Clock
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Fredi,
Looks good. I caution teams about severely bending the #6 near the Anderson connector. The sharp bends close in, can cause individual strands to break or pull out. I suggest 1" minimum bend radius when close to the connector. |
All cable has a spec sheet with a minumum bending requirement that should be followed as closely as possible.
I'll see if I can pull some data up for the specific type of cable used on the Anderson quick disconnect if I can.
18-01-2007 13:55
RichardJames
Re: pic: new battery mount
Brilliant use of the butterfly clip for fast release! I may take a page out of your book on that one.
18-01-2007 22:41
falconmaster
Re: pic: new battery mount
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Fredi,
Looks good. I caution teams about severely bending the #6 near the Anderson connector. The sharp bends close in, can cause individual strands to break or pull out. I suggest 1" minimum bend radius when close to the connector. |
18-01-2007 22:42
falconmaster
Re: pic: new battery mount
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Originally Posted by jcatt
That battery clamp is awesome!! Could you please show more pictures of how it works? Also, very nice job of keeping the wiring under control. Even though it's probably a prototype its always a good idea to have tidy wiring. Easy to diagnose problems.
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18-01-2007 23:15
David
Re: pic: new battery mount
good design, but couldn't you just use a couple pieces of angle, long, thin bolts and Velcro tie down straps and save a pound or so
19-01-2007 00:10
falconmaster
Re: pic: new battery mount
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Originally Posted by David
good design, but couldn't you just use a couple pieces of angle, long, thin bolts and Velcro tie down straps and save a pound or so
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