EcoRider - riding lawn mower electric conversion - Page 38

pinballlooking · 05-24-21, 03:29 PM

That turned out nice.

Daox · 06-05-21, 01:33 PM

Alright, I think I finally got the last bit of stuff I have been looking for to do this update on the mower. This connector will allow me to remove the chargers from the mower. They seem to die much faster than they should. I am guessing its from the vibrations. I figure that moving them off the mower will extend their life.

Daox · 08-18-21, 09:55 AM

So it got hot, and I stopped for a while on this. Its now not as hot and I'm trying to find time for it again.

I realized that I still needed a charger holder of some sort since they're coming off the mower. I'm really hoping this improves their lifespan as it hasn't been great. It should make life a lot easier without tons of vibration and jostling around. So, I took the time to design a 3d printed carrier. I think it came out pretty nice.

SKIN · 10-22-21, 07:46 AM

Glad you're still at it with this project! Really have enjoyed following for years.

nibs · 11-10-21, 02:14 PM

Great that it is still working for you, gave up on trying to mow with mine, just use the forklift and trailer towing, especially with the grand kids in the trailer.
End of summer converted from the lead acid golf cart batts and put in 10 (10s 2p) Nissan leaf modules and run them at 38 to 40 volts, much nicer, no corrosion buildup and only charge about 1 times per week.
Though lately have had to charge more often as the modules do not like the cold.

Daox · 11-11-21, 09:19 AM

Yep, its still working great. I've been using it for about 13 years now!

Still haven't finished up the mods I have shown above. It'll happen... sometime.

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Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	So it got hot, and I stopped for a while on this. Its now not as hot and I'm trying to find time for it again. I realized that I still needed a charger holder of some sort since they're coming off the mower. I'm really hoping this improves their lifespan as it hasn't been great. It should make life a lot easier without tons of vibration and jostling around. So, I took the time to design a 3d printed carrier. I think it came out pretty nice. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Yep, its still working great. I've been using it for about 13 years now! Still haven't finished up the mods I have shown above. It'll happen... sometime. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SKIN Lurking Renovator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Glad you're still at it with this project! Really have enjoyed following for years.

11-10-21, 02:14 PM	#375
nibs Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Great that it is still working for you, gave up on trying to mow with mine, just use the forklift and trailer towing, especially with the grand kids in the trailer. End of summer converted from the lead acid golf cart batts and put in 10 (10s 2p) Nissan leaf modules and run them at 38 to 40 volts, much nicer, no corrosion buildup and only charge about 1 times per week. Though lately have had to charge more often as the modules do not like the cold.