Depending on the necessity, I mounted the components to my backplane with a mixture of SAE and metric hardware. I kept the system at 12V, per the drill battery nameplate, so I can reliably use any 12V device without conversion, and I'll keep the batteries in parallel for added power. The scooter wheel is only 350W, and a compatible converter was not terribly expensive, so that I can run with one battery instead of a pair.
Wires from the converter were larger than expected and probably bigger than necessary, but they wouldn't fit under my screw terminals. I trimmed back their insulation and saturated the strands with solder to make them solid. I used a rotary tool to grind down a portion to fit it beside the screw. I don't recommend this method. Spoiler, those wires are backward.
Modified wires
The faceplate will mount perpendicular to the top and bottom, so I bought four corner braces from the hardware store. The tricky part of their mounting was keeping them aligned. Each piece used a single screw which meant twisting while I tightened the bolts. I had to pry them into position with a wrench, but they seemed square.
Mounted components
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Wires from the converter were larger than expected and probably bigger than necessary, but they wouldn't fit under my screw terminals. I trimmed back their insulation and saturated the strands with solder to make them solid. I used a rotary tool to grind down a portion to fit it beside the screw. I don't recommend this method. Spoiler, those wires are backward.
The faceplate will mount perpendicular to the top and bottom, so I bought four corner braces from the hardware store. The tricky part of their mounting was keeping them aligned. Each piece used a single screw which meant twisting while I tightened the bolts. I had to pry them into position with a wrench, but they seemed square.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2022-10-16
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