Charging on-the-go - Revision history

Makermarc: /* Step 3: configure the solar charge controller */

2018-02-18T18:05:54Z

Step 3: configure the solar charge controller

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	'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''		'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''

	The manual can be found [http://www.yampe.com/images/pdf/2907.pdf here].[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A\|none]]		The MPT-7210A manual can be found [http://www.yampe.com/images/pdf/2907.pdf here]. READ IT COMPLETELY BEFORE USING[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A\|none]]

	=== Step 4: solder the wires to the XLR plug ===		=== Step 4: solder the wires to the XLR plug ===

Makermarc: /* Step 3: configure the solar charge controller */

2018-02-18T18:05:20Z

Step 3: configure the solar charge controller

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	'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''		'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''

	The manual can be found [http://www.~~mhinstek~~.com/pdf/~~User's%20manual%20of%20MPT-7210A~~.pdf here].[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A\|none]]		The manual can be found [http://www.yampe.com/images/pdf/2907.pdf here].[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A\|none]]

	=== Step 4: solder the wires to the XLR plug ===		=== Step 4: solder the wires to the XLR plug ===

Makermarc: Spacing issue

2018-01-31T17:16:45Z

Spacing issue

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	The first line is for monitoring your supply battery, it is not critical if this is incorrect. Set the first line (where it says 32.5V) to the minimum voltage of your battery. 32V is generally a safe setting for a 36V-rated battery.		The first line is for monitoring your supply battery, it is not critical if this is incorrect. Set the first line (where it says 32.5V) to the minimum voltage of your battery. 32V is generally a safe setting for a 36V-rated battery.

	The critical settings are on the second and third lines (Target voltage (58V) and Amp limit). If the voltage is set incorrectly, the battery will overcharge or may not fully charge.		The critical settings are on the second and third lines (Target voltage ('''58V''') and Amp limit). If the voltage is set incorrectly, the battery will overcharge or may not fully charge.

	The stock charger supplies 3.5A. If you are using a 36V battery, you will not be able to exceed 3.5A. If your supply voltage is 50-60V, you will be able to charge the OW at a higher rate. Limited testing has been done on fast-charging, but there do not appear to be any major drawbacks (cycle life and warranty may be affected).		The stock charger supplies 3.5A. If you are using a 36V battery, you will not be able to exceed 3.5A. If your supply voltage is 50-60V, you will be able to charge the OW at a higher rate. Limited testing has been done on fast-charging, but there do not appear to be any major drawbacks (cycle life and warranty may be affected).
	~~[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A]]~~

	Remember! The battery pack should be on the solar panel label and OW on the battery label on the solar charge controller.		Remember! The battery pack should be on the solar panel label and OW on the battery label on the solar charge controller.

	'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''		'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''

	The manual can be found [http://www.mhinstek.com/pdf/User's%20manual%20of%20MPT-7210A.pdf here].		The manual can be found [http://www.mhinstek.com/pdf/User's%20manual%20of%20MPT-7210A.pdf here].[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A\|none]]

	=== Step 4: solder the wires to the XLR plug ===		=== Step 4: solder the wires to the XLR plug ===

Makermarc: /* DIY DC battery pack */ Updates to battery options

2018-01-31T17:14:25Z

DIY DC battery pack: Updates to battery options

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	- Most energy efficient (DC->DC)<br />		- Most energy efficient (DC->DC)<br />
	- Lots of battery choices		- Lots of battery choices

			- Offers the greatest control over capacity and rate of charge
	\|		\|
	- The cheapest DIY solution is the most technical. Requires soldering.<br />		- The cheapest DIY solution is the most technical. Requires soldering.<br />
	- Safety is dependent on batteries used		- Safety is dependent on batteries used

			- May require separate charger for portable pack depending on configuration

	\|-		\|-
	\| [[#AC battery pack\|AC battery pack (e.g. Chafon)]]		\| [[#AC battery pack\|AC battery pack (e.g. Chafon)]]
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	# Less than one charge		# Less than one charge
			\|-
			\|Lipo Bricks (RC packs)
			(Good Value: [https://hobbyking.com/en_us/batteries/multistar-batteries.html?dir=desc&order=config MultiStar])
			\|$140 for 3 charges (444Wh) @ 2.6lbs
			\|
			* Low cost
			* Offers fast charging of OW (0-100% under 20 min)
			* Can be recharged quickly with external charger
			* Packs are modular (Recommended configuration is two 6s packs with series connection for 12s (50V output)
			\|
			* Requires occasional balancing
			* Packs are sometimes defective (low charging speed or dead cells)
			* Hobby-grade charger is recommended for balancing, cell health monitoring, and fast charging
			* Packs require protective case for safety, should be charged in a safe location etc.
	\|}		\|}

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	[[File:controller_config.png]]		[[File:controller_config.png]]

	The critical ~~settings are the 58V and 3.5A~~. Set the first line (where it says 32.5V) to the minimum voltage of your battery. 32V is generally a safe setting for a 36V-rated battery.		The first line is for monitoring your supply battery, it is not critical if this is incorrect. Set the first line (where it says 32.5V) to the minimum voltage of your battery. 32V is generally a safe setting for a 36V-rated battery.

			The critical settings are on the second and third lines (Target voltage (58V) and Amp limit). If the voltage is set incorrectly, the battery will overcharge or may not fully charge.

			The stock charger supplies 3.5A. If you are using a 36V battery, you will not be able to exceed 3.5A. If your supply voltage is 50-60V, you will be able to charge the OW at a higher rate. Limited testing has been done on fast-charging, but there do not appear to be any major drawbacks (cycle life and warranty may be affected).
			[[File:Fast charge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|371x371px\|Lipo Pack 12S running at 8A]]

	Remember! The battery pack should be on the solar panel label and OW on the battery label on the solar charge controller.		Remember! The battery pack should be on the solar panel label and OW on the battery label on the solar charge controller.

			'''Never charge your batteries while they are cold!!!'''

	The manual can be found [http://www.mhinstek.com/pdf/User's%20manual%20of%20MPT-7210A.pdf here].		The manual can be found [http://www.mhinstek.com/pdf/User's%20manual%20of%20MPT-7210A.pdf here].

SeattleCommuter at 18:33, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T18:33:59Z

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	\| [[#DC battery pack\|DC battery pack (e.g. solar charger)]]		\| [[#DC battery pack\|DC battery pack (e.g. solar charger)]]
	\|		\|
	- Lightest solution		- Lightest solution<br />
	- Most energy efficient (DC->DC)		- Most energy efficient (DC->DC)<br />
	- Lots of battery choices		- Lots of battery choices
	\|		\|
	- The cheapest DIY solution is the most technical. Requires soldering.		- The cheapest DIY solution is the most technical. Requires soldering.<br />
	- Safety is dependent on batteries used		- Safety is dependent on batteries used
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[#AC battery pack\|AC battery pack (e.g. Chafon)]]		\| [[#AC battery pack\|AC battery pack (e.g. Chafon)]]
	\|		\|
	- Most common solution		- Most common solution<br />
	- Safe		- Safe<br />
	- Includes multiple USB ports and outlets		- Includes multiple USB ports and outlets
	\|		\|
	- Heavy (7lbs w/ battery and charger)		- Heavy (7lbs w/ battery and charger)<br />
	- You must carry charger too		- You must carry charger too<br />
	- AC->DC is inefficient from energy perspective		- AC->DC is inefficient from energy perspective<br />
	- Expensive ($300+)		- Expensive ($300+)<br />
	- Battery capacity readings are wildly inaccurate		- Battery capacity readings are wildly inaccurate
	\|-		\|-
	\| Car inverter		\| Car inverter
	\|		\|
	- Lots of options on the market		- Lots of options on the market<br />
	- Don’t have to carry anything while riding		- Don’t have to carry anything while riding<br />
	- Safe		- Safe
	\|		\|
	- Must be at your car to charge		- Must be at your car to charge<br />
	- Need to make sure it can handle 300W load		- Need to make sure it can handle 300W load
	\|}		\|}

SeattleCommuter at 18:32, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T18:32:20Z

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	$290 for 2 charges (288Wh)		$290 for 2 charges (288Wh)
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	# Most common option in community		- Most common option in community
	\|		\|
	- Modified sine wave		- Modified sine wave<br />
	- Heavy - 7lbs		- Heavy - 7lbs
	\|-		\|-

SeattleCommuter at 18:30, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T18:30:21Z

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	'''<pre style="color: red">Use at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break your Onewheel, injure yourself, someone else, or burn your house down.</pre>'''		'''<pre style="color: red">Use at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break your Onewheel, injure yourself, someone else, or burn your house down.</pre>'''


	== Overview of options ==		== Overview of options ==
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	\| [[#DC battery pack\|DC battery pack (e.g. solar charger)]]		\| [[#DC battery pack\|DC battery pack (e.g. solar charger)]]
	\|		\|
	# Lightest solution		- Lightest solution
	# Most energy efficient (DC->DC)		- Most energy efficient (DC->DC)
	# Lots of battery choices		- Lots of battery choices
	\|		\|
	# The cheapest DIY solution is the most technical. Requires soldering.		- The cheapest DIY solution is the most technical. Requires soldering.
	# Safety is dependent on batteries used		- Safety is dependent on batteries used
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[#AC battery pack\|AC battery pack (e.g. Chafon)]]		\| [[#AC battery pack\|AC battery pack (e.g. Chafon)]]
	\|		\|
	# Most common solution		- Most common solution
	# Safe		- Safe
	# Includes multiple USB ports and outlets		- Includes multiple USB ports and outlets
	\|		\|
	# Heavy (7lbs w/ battery and charger)		- Heavy (7lbs w/ battery and charger)
	# You must carry charger too		- You must carry charger too
	# AC->DC is inefficient from energy perspective		- AC->DC is inefficient from energy perspective
	# Expensive ($300+)		- Expensive ($300+)
	# Battery capacity readings are wildly inaccurate		- Battery capacity readings are wildly inaccurate
	\|-		\|-
	\| Car inverter		\| Car inverter
	\|		\|
	# Lots of options on the market		- Lots of options on the market
	# Don’t have to carry anything while riding		- Don’t have to carry anything while riding
	# Safe		- Safe
	\|		\|
	# Must be at your car to charge		- Must be at your car to charge
	# Need to make sure it can handle 300W load		- Need to make sure it can handle 300W load
	\|}		\|}

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	# Most common option in community		# Most common option in community
	\|		\|
	# Modified sine wave		- Modified sine wave
	# Heavy - 7lbs		- Heavy - 7lbs
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|
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	$311 for 2 charges (288Wh)		$311 for 2 charges (288Wh)
	\|		\|
	# Pure sine wave		- Pure sine wave
	\|		\|
	# Heavy - 7lbs		- Heavy - 7lbs
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|
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	$300 for 2.5 charges (330Wh)		$300 for 2.5 charges (330Wh)
	\|		\|
	# Pure sine wave		- Pure sine wave
	\|		\|
	# Heavy - 7lbs		- Heavy - 7lbs
	\|}		\|}

SeattleCommuter at 18:26, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T18:26:10Z

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	[[File:Ac_inverter.png]]		[[File:Ac_inverter.png]]
	=== Tested solutions ===		==== Tested solutions ====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Option		! Option
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	\|}		\|}

	=== Incompatible with Onewheel ===		==== Incompatible with Onewheel ====
	#ExpertPower Omega 453		#ExpertPower Omega 453

SeattleCommuter at 18:25, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T18:25:15Z

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	== Overview of options ==		== Overview of options ==
	You have to choose what’s most important to you. Every option has tradeoffs on price, weight, capacity, and safety.		You have to choose what’s most important to you. Every option has tradeoffs on price, weight, capacity, and safety.
	~~=== Tested options ===~~
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Option		! Option
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	# Must be at your car to charge		# Must be at your car to charge
	# Need to make sure it can handle 300W load		# Need to make sure it can handle 300W load
	\|}		\|}

	~~=== Incompatible with Onewheel ===~~
	~~#ExpertPower Omega 453~~

	== Onewheel specs ==		== Onewheel specs ==
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	[[File:Ac_inverter.png]]		[[File:Ac_inverter.png]]
			=== Tested solutions ===
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Option		! Option
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	# Heavy - 7lbs		# Heavy - 7lbs
	\|}		\|}

			=== Incompatible with Onewheel ===
			#ExpertPower Omega 453

	== DIY DC battery pack ==		== DIY DC battery pack ==

SeattleCommuter: Adding report from Ryan James McCullough

2017-10-03T18:23:13Z

Adding report from Ryan James McCullough

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	== Overview of options ==		== Overview of options ==
	You have to choose what’s most important to you. Every option has tradeoffs on price, weight, capacity, and safety.		You have to choose what’s most important to you. Every option has tradeoffs on price, weight, capacity, and safety.
			=== Tested options ===
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Option		! Option
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	# Need to make sure it can handle 300W load		# Need to make sure it can handle 300W load
	\|}		\|}

			=== Incompatible with Onewheel ===
			#ExpertPower Omega 453

	== Onewheel specs ==		== Onewheel specs ==