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Some Projects:

	Electric-Assist Bicycles Adding electric assist to a bicycle can be an incredibly efficient and fun way to get around. Getting it right is a challenge, but is much more affordable than working on larger EVs. Electric bikes can’t be beat in efficiency, fun and practicality for energy and cost. Status: Ongoing
	The Alien Torch Starting as a final project in an introductory solid modelling class and turning into an exploration of previously unused fabrication techniques, the Alien torch is a sci-fi looking (and crazy bright) handheld lantern. Status: complete
	Electric Miata 1994 Miata conversion. A full size, road going electric conversion project designed for reasonable performance using lead acid batteries. Started late 2007. Status: Mostly complete
	CNC Machining Projects Machining for art, machining for work, machining for school… Status: Ongoing

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The Alien Torch

The alien torch- finally documented! After practically a year, I’ve finally put up the photos/descriptions I was planning for the Alien Torch! What is the alien torch? You may have seen the thumbnail on the homepage recently– Now, for your visual pleasure, check out all the photos here! This is my first try at the [...]

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BAS Alternator- Part 2

The Plot Thickens… I worked on the alternator again this morning, I decided it was time to remove the pulley and get the case open, one way or another. I beat on the pulley with a hammer some more, put some penetrating oil on it, pried at it, and just as I was about to [...]

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GM BAS Alternator

A little background: GM has two lines of hybrid vehicles, large full size truck “Two Mode” systems, which are a little bit like a Prius torque-split bred with an automated manual, with a few extra clutches and planetary sets thrown in for good measure, and the decidedly underwhelming “BAS” belt-alternator-starter mild hybrid/start-stop system. The BAS [...]

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CNC Bike Headlight – Part 3

Thinking about a proper name for this project- “Mega Beaminator”… what do you think? Yesterday I finished running the 2nd operation on the “nose ring” lens retainer piece- as I mentioned last time I opened up the ID behind the threads just enough to make slight pressure on an o-ring dropped into the thread relief [...]

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Boosted/Busted

Since I last posted about running the Bike on a 12S LiPo setup (44.4 V Nom.) I did some work on the setup- I sewed up a bag for the four 6s packs with padding, and took it on my work commute last Wednesday. Things went well in the morning- cut my biking time in [...]

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