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by Randall679
Tue, 25 May 2021, 11:41
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: IS THERE A MARKET FOR USED EV BATTERIES?
Replies: 3
Views: 844

IS THERE A MARKET FOR USED EV BATTERIES?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/umqnpkf8mi6bw1p/2021-05-19%2010.39.15.jpg https://ucbd5741ae9412655a8586543580.previews.dropboxusercontent.com/p/thumb/ABL-UWPVHRDhw56l1lZTh1QAXoPzZWZoual8F3i6lFeHuL3KHtUatA_ConJ0toLaRDucpilXDx-EZtNo9_KgY37IhOM5S9ym1oo0aJuXWByqgzi_3Mj7TxkcegtuBbkBexW8qJSZwOt2-7exxHxpp5_Q_O9...
by Randall679
Wed, 19 May 2021, 10:52
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: IN THE MARKET FOR SOME BATTERIES/PACKS
Replies: 1
Views: 791

IN THE MARKET FOR SOME BATTERIES/PACKS

I'm in the market for the EV batteries or battery packs. My 2008 Blade Electron is in need of a transplant. I know there was someone here producing battery packs. I have two more Blades that are batteryless, as well. Let me hear from everyone ... private and commercial ... with your ideas or products.
by Randall679
Wed, 19 May 2021, 10:43
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 13876

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

What was the outcome? I am interested because I am in the process of retro-engineering my Blade ... one of three ... two of the original team are neighbours here in the birthplace, Castlemaine, and we have decided to make it the ideal KISS EV. They were a bit over engineered to start with and no two...
by Randall679
Thu, 29 Apr 2021, 11:58
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 13876

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

Terry ... I sympathise with you! I own an early Blade ... #4 I think ... and two more in storage without batteries ... They are certainly an acquired taste, but I think worth the effort. There is a chap in Newcastle names Jon Eggenhousen of Catavolt ... he would be a good bet to ask. Cheers, Randall
by Randall679
Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 08:42
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: STUCK IN ISOLATION
Replies: 1
Views: 2886

STUCK IN ISOLATION

Hello, Blade Brains Trust ... My Blade Electron has decided to get stuck in the "Isolation Check" stage of ignition ... all electrics work, brake compressor, battery cooling fan ... car batteries and 12V are fully charged ... but it won't move on from that stage ... and the auxiliary motor...
by Randall679
Sun, 07 Jul 2019, 11:33
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Blade Electron could be for sale ... EOIs
Replies: 2
Views: 4984

Re: Blade Electron could be for sale ... EOIs

Yes ... or rather UPcycling ... and keeping them as two-seaters for both weight and capacity.
by Randall679
Tue, 02 Jul 2019, 10:57
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: EOI ... Blade Electron could be for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 680

EOI ... Blade Electron could be for sale

I have THREE Blade Electrons ... and I'm toying with the idea of selling my first one to pay for recycling the other two. I'm in Castlemaine, Victoria, where they were built. 2008 ... 21,000km ... I think it was #2 ... built for the City of Melbourne. Registered and with RWC. These cars are a piece ...
by Randall679
Tue, 02 Jul 2019, 09:52
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Blade Electron could be for sale ... EOIs
Replies: 2
Views: 4984

Blade Electron could be for sale ... EOIs

I have THREE Blade Electrons ... and I'm toying with the idea of selling my first one to pay for recycling the other two. I'm in Castlemaine, Victoria, where they were built. 2008 ... 21,000km ... I think it was #2 ... built for the City of Melbourne. Registered and with RWC. These cars are a piece ...
by Randall679
Sun, 12 May 2019, 19:09
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Used vehicle (formerly ICE converted to EV)
Replies: 18
Views: 4114

Re: Wanted: Used vehicle (formerly ICE converted to EV)

<r><QUOTE author="Bryce" post_id="71417" time="1547858727" user_id="1500"><s>[quote=Bryce post_id=71417 time=1547858727 user_id=1500]</s> Hi there - can vouch for that one - did a few repairs on it early last year for them. Is a good car. Has done a fair few k's since I last saw it though!<br/> <br/...
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Mar 2019, 10:37
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 1821

Re: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS

Francisco ... What are the overall dimensions of the big cases in your photos ...
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Mar 2019, 10:34
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: Battery Modules Questions.
Replies: 34
Views: 5561

Re: Battery Modules Questions.

Francisco ... What are the overall dimensions of the big cases in your photos ...
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Mar 2019, 07:49
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 1821

Re: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS

Another suggestion are cells from wrecked EVs ... I know in the US a lot of Tesla wrecks are supplying batteries for conversions and upgrades ... the entire floor plan is a big battery!

or simply replacement cells for those models ... the two mentioned are Nissan Leafs and Holden Volts ...

Discuss?
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Mar 2019, 07:47
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 1821

Re: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS

How many kwh do you need?I am trying to get some people to do a group buy to get the price down for the freight. The cells I want to buy are 3.6v 63Ah. The price per cell from the supplier is US$45. I also have developed a cooling system and all the mounting hardware which I can sell to you as well...
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Mar 2019, 06:58
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 1821

EV BATTERY DISCUSSION AND SUGGESTIONS

Can I start an EV battery discussion? I have two EVs I want to bring back from the dead. The batteries they had were Thundersky L-Ion ... what's out there now that I should consider? Those Lithium-Titanate batteries someone here is selling? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-titanate_battery All ...
by Randall679
Sat, 23 Feb 2019, 10:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED: AZURE DMOC 445
Replies: 0
Views: 543

WANTED: AZURE DMOC 445

Hey, EV Fans ... I'm in need of an Azure DMOC 445 for my 2008 Blade Electron. (I believe they were never terribly reliable, and I guess I am proof). New, used or recovered ... You can send me a message if you want to talk turkey ... Please don't make my beautiful Blade a money pit! Thanks in anticip...
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Feb 2019, 04:48
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: AZURE DMOC MANUAL - 445/645
Replies: 0
Views: 4092

AZURE DMOC MANUAL - 445/645

Here's the manual for the Azure Digital Motor Controller. I believe it is also used in the Volt?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7rclntm34cb3w ... l.pdf?dl=0
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Feb 2019, 04:24
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: WANTED: AZURE DMOC 445
Replies: 0
Views: 3685

WANTED: AZURE DMOC 445

Hey, Blade Fans ... I'm in need of an Azure DMOC 445 for my 2008 Blade Electron. (I believe they were never terribly reliable, and I guess I am proof). New, used or recovered ... You can send me a message if you want to talk turkey ... Please don't make my beautiful Blade a money pit! Thanks in anti...
by Randall679
Fri, 22 Feb 2019, 04:22
Forum: Parts & Suppliers
Topic: AZURE DMOC 445 NEEDED!
Replies: 0
Views: 2198

AZURE DMOC 445 NEEDED!

Hey, EV Fans ... I'm in need of an Azure DMOC 445 for my 2008 Blade Electron. (I believe they were never terribly reliable, and I guess I am proof). New, used or recovered ... You can send me a message if you want to talk turkey ... Please don't make my beautiful Blade a money pit! Thanks in anticip...
by Randall679
Sun, 10 Feb 2019, 11:11
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: BLADE TOWING A CARAVAN?
Replies: 6
Views: 5130

Re: BLADE TOWING A CARAVAN?

I reckon the caravan must be pretty light weight ... I can feel it when I have four adults in the Blade ...
by Randall679
Sun, 10 Feb 2019, 05:49
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: BLADE TOWING A CARAVAN?
Replies: 6
Views: 5130

BLADE TOWING A CARAVAN?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ym293wj0axnim ... o.jpg?dl=0

This Blade was spotted driving around Tasmania with a homemade caravan behind, built on a DIY lightweight frame with polycarbonate sheets from Bunnings.
by Randall679
Wed, 02 Jan 2019, 14:50
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Blade Mk VI Motor?
Replies: 3
Views: 4977

Re: Blade Mk VI Motor?

antiscab wrote: Tue, 01 Jan 2019, 15:41 Yep, looks like it. Where did you see that?
Actually, it's the Mark VI controller ... the motor is underneath ... it's a 2011 model that was on sale at Shannon's and the photos are still there ...
by Randall679
Sat, 29 Dec 2018, 10:08
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: WHAT'S IT SAY ON THE BLADE BINNACLE?
Replies: 2
Views: 4226

Re: WHAT'S IT SAY ON THE BLADE BINNACLE?

Thank you, Chris! It all makes sense now.
by Randall679
Fri, 28 Dec 2018, 10:23
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: WHAT'S IT SAY ON THE BLADE BINNACLE?
Replies: 2
Views: 4226

WHAT'S IT SAY ON THE BLADE BINNACLE?

OK, Blade Masters ... I'd like to know what the information is on the Dash Binnacle of my 2008 Blade ... most of the information is evident ... total charge, etc ... but does someone know the other stuff? Is there a diagram available?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hm3qo5uj8ypzn ... 8.jpg?dl=0
by Randall679
Thu, 27 Dec 2018, 14:10
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: HAS ANYONE HAD THIS BLADE PROBLEM?
Replies: 5
Views: 4738

Re: HAS ANYONE HAD THIS BLADE PROBLEM?

antiscab wrote: Wed, 26 Dec 2018, 17:01 What drive train? Azure?
Yes, Matt ... it's an Azure motor ... it's right on the bottom, so getting the heat straight off the bitumen. Seems letting it cool, recharging and resetting has done the trick ...