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OT My simple electric bike
First made a push stick for in-line skating...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5270/...79e62d61_z.jpg Got a little real-world use out of it. It was fun. Eventually the right angle gear broke from normal wear and tear. Having no support on the other side of the wheel, that was no surprise. That did not take advantage of a clutch, mainly because there is no clutch on DeWalt's right angle drill. Stopped skating. Started cycling. Now I get to take advantage of all the cool stuff that a cordless drill includes, including the clutch... https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/...deaab67a_c.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/538/1...d07dec60_c.jpg Apparently the drivetrain has loosened up a bit. Using the highest clutch setting (before drilling) worked fine for going up slight hills today. The clutch only slipped once, when I was at a stop and accidentally slapped down on the throttle. Worked just like it's supposed to. Bought some aluminum and plastic suitable for rebuilding the sprockets without wood. I might try to eliminate all the wood in the structure, but wood is useful for making unplanned additions. Or maybe I will try using thick PVC slabs. It's lighter than aluminum. Also want to upgrade the drill to one that includes a soft start feature. The soft start sounds cool for more smoothly powering a bicycle. It might not be necessary, but I'm sure it's better. |
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