I found the simplest solution to ensure that the sun does not overly warm up my controller. I covered the controller with aluminum foil and secured it to the controller with aluminum tape (the more expensive kind, not the 'duct' kind). It is working really well at reducing the heat of the controller and I think it is keeping the controller from getting hot due to direct sunlight. So, for the last two weeks, my runs have been unhampered by the issue I was having previously.
I have just posted this vehicle for sale too as I think that I am in the market for a vehicle that is much smaller to fit my own needs. I really dig this car, but think someone who is hauling multiple people might get more use out of it. A scooter is probably sufficient for me! So, you can find the craigslist posting here
Sep 11, 2008
Sep 7, 2008
Motor rain protection
I have been trying to figure out how to keep water from damaging or shorting my wires and motor in the rear part of the vehicle. Since I have cables running from the front to the back that are only a 1/2 ft from the wheels, I figured they need to be protected somehow. Plus, you never want water splashing into the openings on the motor.
While sheet metal and aluminum are probably the best long term solutions, again, I needed something now that would work now for my commuting. So, rain protection 1.0 is made from the plastic sheets you find at the hardware or garden stores to stand up a large plastic bag to fill w/ leaves or landscape waste. It is around 2 1/2ft x 5 ft and was perfect for totally enclosing the motor, control board, external wire runs, etc. I still need to cover one small spot (which I should do soon b/c if any well-placed water jumps up in there....arrrgh!), but w/ a few well-placed screws and some electrical ties to fasten it around the motor mount (see previous posting for design of motor mount), it is quite secure. Not to mention, this may be more longterm than short as the plastic will hopefully stand up to moisture better and contorted more easily to the funky design of the engine compartment.
While sheet metal and aluminum are probably the best long term solutions, again, I needed something now that would work now for my commuting. So, rain protection 1.0 is made from the plastic sheets you find at the hardware or garden stores to stand up a large plastic bag to fill w/ leaves or landscape waste. It is around 2 1/2ft x 5 ft and was perfect for totally enclosing the motor, control board, external wire runs, etc. I still need to cover one small spot (which I should do soon b/c if any well-placed water jumps up in there....arrrgh!), but w/ a few well-placed screws and some electrical ties to fasten it around the motor mount (see previous posting for design of motor mount), it is quite secure. Not to mention, this may be more longterm than short as the plastic will hopefully stand up to moisture better and contorted more easily to the funky design of the engine compartment.
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