I wanted aluminum, but what do you guys think about something like this?
Some of the advantages it offers are cost, mounting flanges, and integral PCB mounting bosses.

So, I had a spot of trouble while skateboarding yesterday. Both elbows and one knee are pretty well trashed. Can barely move my arms, and even then, only through about 15* of motion. I really should be more careful. And I should probably stop after hurting one elbow, instead of continuing to try the...

A few things, I have been able to find some decent terminal blocks, but the issue with them is that they have the leads on the bottom, so basically, they would need to be mounted to the PCB. making it so that the cover would need to be removed in order to tighten/loosen the connections. Obviously I ...

why not just get some spade terminals that you could use insulated female spades that easily crimp on the wires, and easily disconnect with a small pull? Do you know the style? I use them on the bottom of relays to make quick and easy connections and can take a pic if you need but these would be su...

I've spent the past two days looking at connectors. I have found a low-cost solution for general connections, but the larger power connectors are proving very evasive, unless I were willing to spend $10+ on that one connector, which I am not. I'm already hitting about $20 in parts without an enclosu...

Somewhat surprisingly, I am finding connectors to be a serious hurdle. It's pretty tough to find decent connectors that won't end up with a total cost around $30. That amount is simply unacceptable, as it would end up costing more than everything else. Another possible hurdle, though I haven't delve...

Connectors like this? http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=ED1734-ND Along those lines, yeah. I've known for some time what I wanted for connectors. It's just that there is such an overwhelming number of different ones out there making it difficult to find what I wan...

Actually, after stopping to think, the way a fan without a remote input should be wires is B- and R, not using B+, as B+ is direct to batt in the current design. Hrmmm. As to looks, I think I know what looks good, the problem is that I really have to idea exactly what I need to look for, and no idea...

Thanks for the support guys. That really is very encouraging to hear. Really helps me stay focused. As to the purdy lights, I am leaving LEDs for last. I intend to work something out with them, but I need to get the rest in order first. That said though, does anyone have any LED suggestions? Like an...

thedeal7235 wrote:Grim0013, let me know if u want a pic of the dd10 with the cover off to see inside?!(btw, after this project u need a 5guys burger/fries )

Thanks for the PM w/ the pics. Should help me out some to see how PG's version looks.

Are you fusing each of the power outputs? Also, will there just be turn on delay for the amps or will there also be turn off delay on the processors? I am working on having both turn-on delay for the amps and turn-off delay for the processors. I found an easy way to do it, using a single module, bu...

I think all the turn on delay is, is a cap and a resistor. A pot would make it adjustable. Yeah, I was looking at doing it that way too, though I worry that the cap may delay off as well as on. The ckt I am using at the moment prevents that, and also some other stuff with voltage drops and stuff. I...

Well, I learned about delay ckts for turn on and turn off today. Should be able to implement them without too much of a cost increase. I am looking at using pots on them, so they'd be adjustable, but most likely I would make it a "remove the cover" type adjustment to keep enclosure costs d...

Wakeup wrote:I might be interested if the price is right...(jobless sux...) and of course looks could be helpful! hehe...but if the price is good...then looks are secondary!

Given all you've done/are doing for me, I think I should be able to work something out for you when the time comes.

something has to be fishy. anything is likely to be under 20. browser not liking flash or something?

how many shock absorbers are you using? how much clearance from the tire to the truck? clearance from the truck to the ground? screen shot?

What is the trouble you are having? no enough speed? trouble with terrain? or nuts falling out?

Oh, and I forgot to mention, in the example ckt I posted, the delay section for amp turn-on isn't complete, I am still working on that, so I just completed the traces so I'd have something to show you guys.

With myself included, it sounds like I should be able to count on at least five units, and four is the minimum that it is at all reasonable for me to make. I'd probably do 9 though, as that drops the PCB cost another big chunk, and I should be able to eventually move them. Here is a layout of a basi...

I've got about 4 or 5 different ones that have done 11's and a few in the 10's but that's the only one to do 9's at 100%. I've been working on one for 8's, but it's tough. I can finish the run in 8, but not w/o losing a few nuts. Gives me something to work on in my downtime come Monday.

Great post! Thanks for all the work cojones. I am actually surprised at the dealer markup. i would have thought it was way higher than it was. Now I kinda feel bad for trying to haggle my dealer (when there was one) for a better price. Seriously? From what I noticed, the MSRP provides for 50-100% m...

I decided to try a new truck design. I am satisfied with the results. :) I am gonna try and tweak the design some more for more stable load distribution, as this design relies on the cargo staying in the rear of the vehicle when airborne, allowing me to do away with the ballast I had in the rear of ...

This shit is addictive. A 10 second run is proving almost impossible. Right now, I've got a cart that hits 12's about 66% of the time, and 11's 33% of the time. Back to the drawing board. Oh, and 15/15 100% of coarse. :) Show me a screenshot of your cart :D Don't have it anymore, but I'll see if I ...

In the tens, baby! Designed a new cart from scratch. Big wheels and proper weight distribution are key.

This shit is addictive. A 10 second run is proving almost impossible. Right now, I've got a cart that hits 12's about 66% of the time, and 11's 33% of the time. Back to the drawing board. Oh, and 15/15 100% of coarse.