I posted the below in the for sale forum, but realize that many who visit here don't go there. If a moderator catches the cross-post, please delete the for sale thread. If this breaks any rules, please let me know.
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I've recently lost my job, and I need to make some income until my next gig rolls in. I've built three chargers so far, one in my signature and two that were shipped out today.
The chargers are
built using recycled computer power supplies for cases, and
can be made custom if the person desires so. Note that this might incur extra cost, as I may need to buy and gut a perfectly working power supply, or buy an LED fan to give the preferred color, etc. Please reply here or drop me a PM if you are interested in this - there are many options.
I'm not an electrical engineer, but my charger has been running strong for many months, and is
based on Mike Dabrowski's original 350ma design. It is superior to other chargers in the sense that it uses a fan for the charger itself, as well as powers the pack fan (which is very important if you're in a hot place like me). I also use Mean Well power supplies, and not cheap Chinese knock-offs.
This is essentially a pack balancer/overnight charger. It will take many hours to recharge a fully depleted battery, but has been ample for me, as it helped me pull 115MPG over 1200 miles for my daily 25 mile commute (when I had a commute
).
I'm selling 100% complete kits that will require no soldering. Connections to the HV battery are pre-made, including diodes and are fused. Additionally, an external fuse is used on the case for the AC side to allow for easy replacement if it is blown from a power surge (versus opening the case to replace). Connections to the fan are made via included splice terminals. As of the current design, the only tool you will need is a basic ratchet or wrench set (plus a torx driver to remove the battery box - I can help find if needed), and a tool to crimp four solderless wire connectors/two splice connectors. A multimeter is highly recommended, and can be included at a very low cost if necessary.
I've done the math, and if someone were
to purchase all of the parts necessary, not including a power supply shell (case), it would cost $130 or more from Jameco.
For this run,
I'm asking $250 USD, including shipping ($15-20) for the kit. These orders
must be placed by October 15th, when I will be ordering the parts. A
$100 deposit will be required to cover my investment in parts by that date, and forfeit if the buyer backs out and the charger is unable to be sold to another forum member.
As of now, all critical parts are in stock, but I will update if there will be any delays. I hope to place the order before the 15th, receive the power supplies, dedicate a "build day" once received, and ship them all out at once - for recept (knock on wood) by Halloween.
This is the cheapest that I'm aware of that a full kit has been sold for on this forum. I don't believe it will match Mike's upcoming $500 kits in fit and finish, but it will reliably charge and balance your battery!
Additionally, if anyone would like to buy a
"do it yourself kit", I could arrange to send all necessary parts at a very reasonable price. It would require that the person have a power supply or other suitable case available, as well as a method to secure the power supplies.
Only someone who is skilled in working with electronics should consider this. I'm willing to help as time permits, but may be in a new job before long. Post here or PM me if you're interested.
I will be making an instructional video on how to make the connections within the next few days, and I'll make sure to post it here. Honestly, the most difficult part should be taking off the stupid battery cover!
I will need to put together some kind of a liability waiver, as I cannot handle the financial burden of a lawsuit, just as Mike does with MIMA kits. If you are concerned about the safety of this type of charger, please ask questions here or read up in the forum.
Feel free to ask questions here, email me or drop a PM, if you prefer.
PS: An Insight II charger may be available shortly, depending on whether I can get into an Insight II trunk, or find reliable instructions. It would cost a little less, as it would require one less power supply. If one is brave enough to handle the connections themselves, I would be happy to build and configure just the charger itself.
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