http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 14:39:38 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Capacitor-Powered-Car/
The Capacitor Powered Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/23H8/HGH70VMA/FC723H8HGH70VMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/23H8/HGH70VMA/FC723H8HGH70VMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/23H8/HGH70VMA/FC723H8HGH70VMA.SMALL.jpg rmoskos The idea of our project was to build a small capacitor powered car that would be charged by solar panels and designed to go as far as possible on one charge. Step 1: Motors and Capacitors The first thing we had to do was figure out the power of our motor we were given, which was a small erector s...
By: rmoskos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 07:58:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Caravan-mains-sockets-external-for-awningbarbeq/
Caravan mains sockets - external for awning/barbeque etc - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/LXEO/HGGZJNT1/FAFLXEOHGGZJNT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/LXEO/HGGZJNT1/FAFLXEOHGGZJNT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/LXEO/HGGZJNT1/FAFLXEOHGGZJNT1.SMALL.jpg hmv4u Having owned a caravan for a few years i got a bit fed up having to run a extension cable through the window to power things in the awning,so on the last caravan i installed a external socket which i clamped onto the A frame(your not supposed to drill it due to weakening the structure)and ran this f...
By: hmv4u

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 11:33:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mud-flap-girl-I-made-it-at-TechSho/
How to make a mud flap girl - I made it at TechShop www.techshop.ws - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/YX4C/HFWSTJ6Q/FTBYX4CHFWSTJ6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/YX4C/HFWSTJ6Q/FTBYX4CHFWSTJ6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/YX4C/HFWSTJ6Q/FTBYX4CHFWSTJ6Q.SMALL.jpg techshopmember http://www,techshop.ws I have seen these mud flap girls all over the place and really wanted to make my own.  Now that I am a TechShop member it was the first thing I wanted to do.  I took the laser cutter / engraver class last night and with a little help from another guy who was working on a proj...
By: techshopmember

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:32:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Tricycle/
Electric Tricycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/3LHN/HET0T7FU/FWI3LHNHET0T7FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/3LHN/HET0T7FU/FWI3LHNHET0T7FU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/3LHN/HET0T7FU/FWI3LHNHET0T7FU.SMALL.jpg ben_k With the dramatically increased access to tools and resources that came with going off to college, I wanted to build a second electric vehicle, more refined, more powerful, and more fun than my previous one.  This is the result of my efforts. This was my first big project at MITERS, the MIT Electro...
By: ben_k

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:39:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Snowcat-Pico/
Electric Snowcat Pico - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/F7CB/HCB8IJGJ/F7YF7CBHCB8IJGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/F7CB/HCB8IJGJ/F7YF7CBHCB8IJGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/F7CB/HCB8IJGJ/F7YF7CBHCB8IJGJ.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu This electric tracked vehicle will turn all your winter trails into "downhill" fun. The intention was to build an electric snow vehicle that would allow me to zoom around on the network of trails around my house without getting sneered at (walking trails) or licensed (snowmobile trails). The initial...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:41:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rear-view-mirror-for-electric-wheelchair/
Rear view mirror for electric wheelchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/U38W/HCB8TR44/FJNU38WHCB8TR44.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/U38W/HCB8TR44/FJNU38WHCB8TR44.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/U38W/HCB8TR44/FJNU38WHCB8TR44.SMALL.jpg marple200 Trying to fill the need for a rear view mirror for a family member's electric wheelchair, I came up with the following. I wanted to make something that could easily be adjusted by someone with mobility impairments as well as installed and removed from the wheelchair without tools. There were two m...
By: marple200

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:16:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robo-Mover/
Robo Mover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/OE8V/HA4MBCT5/F0OOE8VHA4MBCT5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/OE8V/HA4MBCT5/F0OOE8VHA4MBCT5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/OE8V/HA4MBCT5/F0OOE8VHA4MBCT5.SMALL.jpg noahw This motorized, remote controlled heavy-load-carrying surface helps me move heavy projects, materials and machinery around my shop.  Having thrown my back out a few times lifting things I probably should have had a helping hand with, I thought that making something like this would be a great way to ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:55:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Torpedo/
RC Torpedo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/BGHB/H7URBPN3/FCLBGHBH7URBPN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/BGHB/H7URBPN3/FCLBGHBH7URBPN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/BGHB/H7URBPN3/FCLBGHBH7URBPN3.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Modeling a RC  3D torpedo elements
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 12:13:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Terrain-Electric-Scooter/
All-Terrain Electric Scooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/B7KO/H6735FHS/FOIB7KOH6735FHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/B7KO/H6735FHS/FOIB7KOH6735FHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/B7KO/H6735FHS/FOIB7KOH6735FHS.SMALL.jpg ben_k At the beginning of the 2011/2012 school year, my school's robotics team decided to finally dismantle some old FRC robots that had been collecting dust for six or seven years. We had no use for all the parts we stripped off the robots, so I generously relieved the team of some of these parts, includ...
By: ben_k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 13:53:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter-4/
Hot Wire Foam Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/16XM/GHTLLLLY/FSN16XMGHTLLLLY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/16XM/GHTLLLLY/FSN16XMGHTLLLLY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/16XM/GHTLLLLY/FSN16XMGHTLLLLY.SMALL.jpg spizzak I recently decided to try to build an RC airplane and needed a clean and effective way of cutting the foam I will be using for the plane. After some research I decided that a hot wire foam cutter would be the best solution.  I wanted something that would be able to produce clean, even, reproducible...
By: spizzak

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:49:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-POWER-WHEELS/
Solar-Powered POWER WHEELS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/C5QD/H4VQO84V/F78C5QDH4VQO84V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/C5QD/H4VQO84V/F78C5QDH4VQO84V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/C5QD/H4VQO84V/F78C5QDH4VQO84V.SMALL.jpg bennelson Here's a project that can let Mom, Dad, & Jr. or Princess all play together in the back yar by improving a Power Wheels electric car and upgrading it to green technology and renewable energy. A while back, I had gotten a PowerWheels Jeep, but it didn't have a battery or charger. And it always seems...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:27:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/complete-idiots-guide-to-rc-aircraft-flying/
complete idiots guide to rc aircraft flying - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/G3ZP/H2WEW2MR/FO0G3ZPH2WEW2MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/G3ZP/H2WEW2MR/FO0G3ZPH2WEW2MR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/G3ZP/H2WEW2MR/FO0G3ZPH2WEW2MR.SMALL.jpg stevenzhang In this instructables, i will be showing you how to and what you will need to build a model aircraft. I'll be telling you how to build and repair a rc plane. Now lets start with the theory, Airplane can fly is because of its wings' shape, they are usually flat on th bottom and curved on top. They ar...
By: stevenzhang

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:26:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-a-RC-4D-aircraft/
how to build a R/C 4D aircraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/KF1E/H401VIEI/F91KF1EH401VIEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/KF1E/H401VIEI/F91KF1EH401VIEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/KF1E/H401VIEI/F91KF1EH401VIEI.SMALL.jpg stevenzhang 4D aircraft is fun and challenging to fly, its VPP(variable pitch propeller) controls the direction of airflow, and enables the flyer to  do many 4D manoeuvres on a single transmitter. Meaning that you can fly your plane nose down and the pitch of the propeller can change to make it fly straight up....
By: stevenzhang

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:14:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/electric-bicycle-1/
electric bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/2B3B/H337KZGW/FDF2B3BH337KZGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/2B3B/H337KZGW/FDF2B3BH337KZGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/2B3B/H337KZGW/FDF2B3BH337KZGW.SMALL.jpg zaheerpanhwer Everyone knows that one of the most harmful and un-green of the things that we do to the environment is drive our gas-guzzling cars everywhere we go. We complain about gas prices while we are driving our cars that get 8 miles to the gallon. One of the greatest ways to reduce your impact is to stop u...
By: zaheerpanhwer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:17:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-24-Volt-Electric-Motorcycle/
How to build a 24 Volt Electric Motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/TA5V/H3KOVH78/FX4TA5VH3KOVH78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/TA5V/H3KOVH78/FX4TA5VH3KOVH78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/TA5V/H3KOVH78/FX4TA5VH3KOVH78.SMALL.jpg msjsdmesjs   I have viewed a few Electric Vehicle (EV) builds for Motorcycles on Instructables and they all were very helpful. I hope to add to those who have gone ahead and built, shared and motivated me to build one. This is how I went about building this EV Motorcycle. First view as many Instrcu...
By: msjsdmesjs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:00:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Custom-Electric-Go-Kart-and-Brushle/
How to Make a Custom Electric Go-Kart and Brushless DC Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BFIJ/H2MYLZZX/FKSBFIJH2MYLZZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BFIJ/H2MYLZZX/FKSBFIJH2MYLZZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BFIJ/H2MYLZZX/FKSBFIJH2MYLZZX.SMALL.jpg elidavis This Instructable details the design and fabrication of my electric go-kart. However, the principles and methods I used can be applied to similar vehicles. Eli-Kart grew out of an interest of mine to create a simple, reliable, personal electric vehicle that would be practical off the racetrack. By ...
By: elidavis

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 07:36:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chibikart-Rapid-Prototyping-a-Subminiature-Electr/
Chibikart: Rapid-Prototyping a Subminiature Electric Go-Kart Using Digital Fabrication and Hobby Components - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/T2ST/H2TJ4UZB/FWBT2STH2TJ4UZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/T2ST/H2TJ4UZB/FWBT2STH2TJ4UZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/T2ST/H2TJ4UZB/FWBT2STH2TJ4UZB.SMALL.jpg teamtestbot Chibikart! is a very small yet powerful and maneuverable 2WD electric go-kart that you can build using off-the-shelf industrial and hobby components and digitally fabricated frame parts. Using modern lithium ion batteries and brushless permanent-magnet electric motors, Chibikart can accelerate its d...
By: teamtestbot

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:44:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-Scooter-Ver-20/
Self Balancing Scooter Ver 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/3DEV/GYW6GMOF/FZI3DEVGYW6GMOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/3DEV/GYW6GMOF/FZI3DEVGYW6GMOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/3DEV/GYW6GMOF/FZI3DEVGYW6GMOF.SMALL.jpg ScitechWA 11/01/2013 ****************************************************************************************************************** Unfortunatly the IDG500/ADXL335 chips unsed on the accelometer is End of Life. So they will no longer be manufacturing those chips and therefore the accelometers. There are ...
By: ScitechWA

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:42:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-Scooter-Ver-10/
Self Balancing Scooter Ver 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/IB4E/GYDLQG4N/FA8IB4EGYDLQG4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/IB4E/GYDLQG4N/FA8IB4EGYDLQG4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/IB4E/GYDLQG4N/FA8IB4EGYDLQG4N.SMALL.jpg ScitechWA After seeing the balancing skateboard, we thought we would built a Balancing Platform to test out the technology. We bought some rear ends of kids scooter for the drive wheel/motor and the electronics that XenonJohn suggested. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-build-self-balancing-skateboardrobot...
By: ScitechWA

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:08:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-ELECTRIC-MOTORCYCLE/
Build Your Own ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/1H2V/GYGGJLR6/FNC1H2VGYGGJLR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/1H2V/GYGGJLR6/FNC1H2VGYGGJLR6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/1H2V/GYGGJLR6/FNC1H2VGYGGJLR6.SMALL.jpg bennelson OVERVIEW The finished project is a 1981 Kawasaki KZ440, converted to electric. It is powered by four Optima Yellow Top sealed (AGM) lead-acid batteries, that drive a Briggs & Stratton Etek electric motor. The speed of the motor is controlled by an Alltrax brand "AXE" programmable controller that ca...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:51:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Mini-Bike-Upgrade/
Electric Mini Bike Upgrade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/N3SZ/GXC5HGDD/F42N3SZGXC5HGDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/N3SZ/GXC5HGDD/F42N3SZGXC5HGDD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/N3SZ/GXC5HGDD/F42N3SZGXC5HGDD.SMALL.jpg triumphman I upgraded an electric mini bike to go faster and carry an adult about 165 to 200 lbs. Upgrade the motor Take out the wimpy motor that came with this bike. It is so weak and under powered, it barely moved with children on it!  Upgrade the rear tire The tire that came with this bike is so tiny,...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:14:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Go-Kart-From-Old-Trash-On-a-Budget/
Electric Go Kart From Old Trash (On a Budget) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/MZFG/GQ5QB8QI/FGNMZFGGQ5QB8QI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/MZFG/GQ5QB8QI/FGNMZFGGQ5QB8QI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/MZFG/GQ5QB8QI/FGNMZFGGQ5QB8QI.SMALL.jpg saxmaster765 One man's trash is another man's fun! It all started when my father got a motor and a controller (not used yet) off a little electric truck some people were throwing away.  Also, someone gave him an old go kart frame likely from the 70s.  It had surprisingly little rust except for a seat on which s...
By: saxmaster765

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 11:03:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Electric-Trike/
Solar Electric Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/FEJQ/GNXWXWR8/FEUFEJQGNXWXWR8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/FEJQ/GNXWXWR8/FEUFEJQGNXWXWR8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/FEJQ/GNXWXWR8/FEUFEJQGNXWXWR8.SMALL.jpg snotty Convert an electric scooter to a trike. And then make it solar for extra awesomeness. This is not my project. It is by a guy I see around. I interviewed him and took some pictures. There is enough information here to get you started if you have some hand tools and curiosity. Remember to leave a co...
By: snotty

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 11:35:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-electric-bike-for-less-than-100/
How to build an electric bike for less than $100 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/78CX/GKS0UVKW/FIT78CXGKS0UVKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/78CX/GKS0UVKW/FIT78CXGKS0UVKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/78CX/GKS0UVKW/FIT78CXGKS0UVKW.SMALL.jpg the mechanical engineer Yes, it is actually possible to build an electric bike for under $100. The secret to doing this is... get most of your materials for free! Now I am not just going to turn you lose and say go find this stuff either. There are a few tricks and tips that I will give you and places to look. In addition,...
By: the mechanical engineer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:29:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-100-HP-Motor-Controller-for-an-Electric-C/
Homemade 100 HP Motor Controller for an Electric Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SMALL.jpg MPaulHolmes This instructable explains how to build your own 100 HP (peak) motor controller for use in an electric car or motorcycle conversion.  It can take any voltage up to 144v, and the peak current is 500 amps.  The cost of the components is a few hundred dollars, which means you can save over $1000 by put...
By: MPaulHolmes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:43:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Plug-In-Hybrid-Car/
DIY Plug-In Hybrid Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/TX2Z/GHUDKNYZ/FBVTX2ZGHUDKNYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/TX2Z/GHUDKNYZ/FBVTX2ZGHUDKNYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/TX2Z/GHUDKNYZ/FBVTX2ZGHUDKNYZ.SMALL.jpg bennelson This Instructable shows how I built a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle. A plug-in hybrid is a car which can run off a combination of electricity (stored in batteries) charged from a wall outlet, and some other fuel, such as gasoline. This vehicle uses ONLY the battery-electric system to start with, and has ...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:40:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electric-Bike-Conversion/
DIY Electric Bike Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/E3DU/GB5HD3IU/FJRE3DUGB5HD3IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/E3DU/GB5HD3IU/FJRE3DUGB5HD3IU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/E3DU/GB5HD3IU/FJRE3DUGB5HD3IU.SMALL.jpg EVsRoll Here is how I used electric bike kits  to convert bicycles into e bikes. Only one e bike conversion is shown here.   The bikes were older daily rides that needed work and new paint, so this was a chance to fix them up and install the kits all at once.  Before you get started with a conversion, dec...
By: EVsRoll

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Jul 2010 11:25:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Motorcycle-conversion-48-volt-on-a-budg/
Build an Electric Motorcycle on a budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/RYK3/FXA2OF9Q/FIVRYK3FXA2OF9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/RYK3/FXA2OF9Q/FIVRYK3FXA2OF9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/RYK3/FXA2OF9Q/FIVRYK3FXA2OF9Q.SMALL.jpg JoeMurphy The Goal of this project was to convert a classic motorcycle into a clean, quiet, electric daily driver that would reduce the amount of automobile pollution caused by my short to mid-range driving trips. COST: $1,000RANGE: 40 MilesSPEED: 40mph with current sprocket setupCURB WEIGHT: 320ish Pounds, a...
By: JoeMurphy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 May 2009 22:04:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Electric-Vehicle-One-Passenger-14mph-21/
Light Electric Vehicle: One-Passenger @ 15mph, 210# Curb Weight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/BUYI/GP3T0WAV/FYPBUYIGP3T0WAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/BUYI/GP3T0WAV/FYPBUYIGP3T0WAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/BUYI/GP3T0WAV/FYPBUYIGP3T0WAV.SMALL.jpg shastalore I designed and built this fun and successful light electric vehicle several years ago. I'm just now posting it on "Instructables" and will add more steps, detailing the construction, in the next few weeks. Use the link to my webspace, for the details, for the time being: www.home.earthlink.net/~hc...
By: shastalore

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 May 2009 10:25:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-an-electric-vehicle-on-a-budget-for-t/
how to build an electric vehicle on a budget for the cheap, electric bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/83WK/FU0HZ2IY/F5U83WKFU0HZ2IY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/83WK/FU0HZ2IY/F5U83WKFU0HZ2IY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/83WK/FU0HZ2IY/F5U83WKFU0HZ2IY.SMALL.jpg blake2 this is about how i built an electric go-cart for really cheap which turned into a battery powered bed and i will show you how i did it to get you ideas for a similar project. I did it to really help me learn about building an electric car. pick a frame first your going have to find some thing ...
By: blake2

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:28:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-electric-car/
Solar powered electric car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/RKU3/FT3K6XL1/F4KRKU3FT3K6XL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/RKU3/FT3K6XL1/F4KRKU3FT3K6XL1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/RKU3/FT3K6XL1/F4KRKU3FT3K6XL1.SMALL.jpg mrmusty After converting 1995 Aspire to electric vehicle ,I decided to go 1 step further. I installed 6 solar panels on garage roof , with batteries and inverter in garage. Car charges during the day and I drive it on after work missions. Works great driving around town (usually only 5-10 mile trips) will ...
By: mrmusty

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:47:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Generator/
Bike Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/KGY0/FGWIQZV7/FHFKGY0FGWIQZV7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/KGY0/FGWIQZV7/FHFKGY0FGWIQZV7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/KGY0/FGWIQZV7/FHFKGY0FGWIQZV7.SMALL.jpg dbc1218 The is my first attempt at a bike generator and I have made many improvements to the project. Check out my new instructable BikeGen for the new generator which recharges 2 AA batteries and powers the lights. BikeGen can also be used to recharge you cell phone or IpodI made this friction drive bike...
By: dbc1218

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:54:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/48V-Electric-Flat-Tracker/
48V Electric Flat Tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3R/QMMH/FPIOLEVC/F3RQMMHFPIOLEVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3R/QMMH/FPIOLEVC/F3RQMMHFPIOLEVC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3R/QMMH/FPIOLEVC/F3RQMMHFPIOLEVC.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos About a year ago, my dad and I had the idea to convert a beach cruiser bike into an electric motorcycle. We purchased the bike and all the parts necessary and got to work. We modified the frame and rebuilt the bike from the ground up. When we finished, we were extremely satisfied with the results...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:12:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Electric-Motorcycle-Conversion/
Easy DIY Electric Motorcycle Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/IU16/FLROJNJH/F9RIU16FLROJNJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/IU16/FLROJNJH/F9RIU16FLROJNJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/IU16/FLROJNJH/F9RIU16FLROJNJH.SMALL.jpg sparkyrust We started with a Honda Rebel junker and a dream - to make a practical, zero emissions vehicle for commuting in San Francisco. After consulting with some plans available online which required chopping the frame significantly, We decided to figure it out for ourselves. Armed with a basic metal shop,...
By: sparkyrust

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:08:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Electric-Car/
Build your own Electric Car! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Y1O3/FNFPUAD6/FA2Y1O3FNFPUAD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Y1O3/FNFPUAD6/FA2Y1O3FNFPUAD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Y1O3/FNFPUAD6/FA2Y1O3FNFPUAD6.SMALL.jpg bennelson The "Electro-Metro" Project. Can't afford a Nissan Leaf? No Problem! Build a cheap electric car yourself by removing the the car engine, replacing it with a forklift motor, and adding batteries. I have plenty of videos about this project at: http://www.youtube.com/user/BenjaminNelson and 300MPG.o...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:06:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-to-Electric-GoCart-Conversion-150cc-2-seater/
Gas to Electric GoCart Conversion - 150cc 2 seater gocart. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/Y2B9/FMMCW14P/F3VY2B9FMMCW14P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/Y2B9/FMMCW14P/F3VY2B9FMMCW14P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/Y2B9/FMMCW14P/F3VY2B9FMMCW14P.SMALL.jpg nicholast I have a 150cc 2 Seater gas gocart that I used for about 2 years. The starter motor stripped a gear 3 months ago and I decided to convert it to Electric Power rather than fix the gas engine.Parts list:Controller - $300Motor - From old golfcart ($600 in store)Wire - $20Misc nuts/bolts - Already had ...
By: nicholast

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:57:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-96-Volt-Electric-Motorcycle/
How to build a 96-Volt Electric Motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/EAVH/FHTOF2LQ/FE7EAVHFHTOF2LQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/EAVH/FHTOF2LQ/FE7EAVHFHTOF2LQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/EAVH/FHTOF2LQ/FE7EAVHFHTOF2LQ.SMALL.jpg Disc Dog Like many others I decided to quit waiting for a decent electric road bike at a reasonable price, so I built one out of a spare bike I bought off eBay for about $700. I based mine on a '82 Yamaha turbo because 1) I have the ICE version (hence the spare), 2) I like that it is fully faired so it looks...
By: Disc Dog

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:27:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Trike/
Solar Powered Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/MJFD/FG0GJ3YF/FHHMJFDFG0GJ3YF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/MJFD/FG0GJ3YF/FHHMJFDFG0GJ3YF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/MJFD/FG0GJ3YF/FHHMJFDFG0GJ3YF.SMALL.jpg dpearce1 Travel for free with the power of the sun! How to build a Solar Powered Trike The purpose of this project is to build a vehicle that: -Provides free, 'green' transportation for short distances ( plug into a wall socket, or emit any pollutants. ...
By: dpearce1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 00:24:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Advanced-Brushless-Power-Systems-for-Small-Electri/
Advanced Brushless Power Systems for Small Electric Scooters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/DBBH/FFEA6YZK/FNNDBBHFFEA6YZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/DBBH/FFEA6YZK/FNNDBBHFFEA6YZK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/DBBH/FFEA6YZK/FNNDBBHFFEA6YZK.SMALL.jpg teamtestbot Thesis: It is feasible to construct a very powerful, efficient, and lightweight personal mobility device using hobby-grade equipment for under $400. This amount can be drastically less depending on the individual requirements of the builder. This is possible only through the extremely high power den...
By: teamtestbot

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:58:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Mountain-Board/
Electric Mountain Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/HYL4/FEXKLXQC/FOWHYL4FEXKLXQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/HYL4/FEXKLXQC/FOWHYL4FEXKLXQC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/HYL4/FEXKLXQC/FOWHYL4FEXKLXQC.SMALL.jpg Vurp The goal was an electric conversion with minimum damage to the board and the ability to remove the system for standard riding. Parts and Tools I tried to get as many parts as I could locally but most had to be ordered online. The prices are approximately what I paid. Total cost of the project no...
By: Vurp

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:47:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-72Volt-electric-motorcycle/
How to build a 72Volt electric motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/EIY6/F8QANFQ3/F4LEIY6F8QANFQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/EIY6/F8QANFQ3/F4LEIY6F8QANFQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/EIY6/F8QANFQ3/F4LEIY6F8QANFQ3.SMALL.jpg Stryker FOR SALE  -  http://www.ben.cbccinc.com/BEM/forsale.htm No gas, no oil and almost silent. 72 Volts, 70mph of pure fun. This is how I built an electric motorcycle. Why and how I only work 3 miles from home but with gas prices getting out of control, I thought it would be great to have an electri...
By: Stryker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Apr 2008 07:49:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Electric-Trike-with-a-wooden-leaning-frame/
An Electric Trike with a leaning wooden frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/UBC2/FAQEDDZG/FIRUBC2FAQEDDZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/UBC2/FAQEDDZG/FIRUBC2FAQEDDZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/UBC2/FAQEDDZG/FIRUBC2FAQEDDZG.SMALL.jpg Garreth Building an electric vehicle can be easy. We wanted to figure out how to build one from scratch, and we also wanted to build one that was fun to ride. The goal of our project was to make available the plans to build a low-speed, leaning, electric trike that could be built in a modestly stocked works...
By: Garreth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:07:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/600W-Electric-Trike/
600W Electric Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/K7TM/FCAENJRI/FWGK7TMFCAENJRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/K7TM/FCAENJRI/FWGK7TMFCAENJRI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/K7TM/FCAENJRI/FWGK7TMFCAENJRI.SMALL.jpg smegger This is a school project in which I'm making a dual motor electric trike to carry one person. I've used many different metal working tools such as a lathe, milling machine, MIG welder, and plenty of hand tools. Main Frame Construction Materials need for the main frame - 35mm box section steel or...
By: smegger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:37:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-electric-racing-car/
Building an electric racing car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMB/C47G/F7YGQD9B/FMBC47GF7YGQD9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMB/C47G/F7YGQD9B/FMBC47GF7YGQD9B.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMB/C47G/F7YGQD9B/FMBC47GF7YGQD9B.SMALL.jpg rickharris A small team of school kids and myself have built and raced an electric racing car. This is how we did it. The Chassis We built this car to enter a series of national races here in the Uk - Details can be found at http://www.greenpower.co.uk. To some degree this controlled how we built our car a...
By: rickharris

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:53:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Bike-Hub-Motor---How-to-Replace-a-Hall-ef/
Electric Bike Hub Motor - How to Replace a Hall-effect Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFT/0GU7/F23Z358Z/FFT0GU7F23Z358Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFT/0GU7/F23Z358Z/FFT0GU7F23Z358Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFT/0GU7/F23Z358Z/FFT0GU7F23Z358Z.SMALL.jpg Jeremy.Nash Brushless motors use electronic controllers instead of brush systems to control the timing and distribution of power to the motor. To do this, some controller systems use hall-effect sensors inside the hub, which track the motor's position. This information permits the controller to alternate powe...
By: Jeremy.Nash

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:38:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert--a-24V-scooter-to-36V---Dirty-Metho/
How to Convert a 24V scooter to 36V - Dirty Method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0Q/22S1/F3GAG1IO/F0Q22S1F3GAG1IO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0Q/22S1/F3GAG1IO/F0Q22S1F3GAG1IO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0Q/22S1/F3GAG1IO/F0Q22S1F3GAG1IO.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 It's a quest for E-speed... And I don't mean a dot com bubble "E." These instructions are proof of concept for, hopefully, bigger plans. Source Parts Two scooters were used for this project. Both of which were found deralict and to be thrown away at Standford University. Dumpster diving may, or m...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:38:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Repair-a-Brushfull-Motor/
How to Repair a Brushfull Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEP/OYPU/F3ER7WOH/FEPOYPUF3ER7WOH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEP/OYPU/F3ER7WOH/FEPOYPUF3ER7WOH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEP/OYPU/F3ER7WOH/FEPOYPUF3ER7WOH.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 Have a brushfull motor making a clanking grinding sound of death? It's likely one of the brushes have come out of the their tracks and needs to be reset. You'll likely find that these motors are easy to take apart, and terribly difficult to put together - requiring custom tools and a little coaxing...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:37:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stealth-Electric-Monster-Chopper/
Stealth Electric Monster Chopper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/G42L/FAHEQB0A90F/F4JG42LFAHEQB0A90F.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/G42L/FAHEQB0A90F/F4JG42LFAHEQB0A90F.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/G42L/FAHEQB0A90F/F4JG42LFAHEQB0A90F.SMALL.jpg dan Fully electric powered monster chopper bike with whopping four-foot forks. An integrated hub-motor and battery packs concealed within the fork make this a snazzy, stealthy cruiser that doesn't run on dead iraqis and keeps the canadian hot-tub market healthy!The main features of this bike are that w...
By: dan

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