Details of the MacArthur/Corbin Bike
I took some detail shots showing as much of the original build as I could, both before I set it up with the CALBs and after I returned it to […]
Made It! MacArthur/Corbin Bike Sees the Summit of Mt. Washington, 40 years Later
Sportin’ the CALB pack donated by Mike Corbin, and refitted with an actual speed controller from Alltrax, the 1974 Corbin XLP-1 made it all the way to the summit of […]
The Alltrax SR48600 (NEW) Controller
Yeah, you read that right. Alltrax is launching a new series of controllers, and guess what, bitches… I HAVE ONE. This is the SR series, specifically, the SR48600, which means 48V, […]
The MacArthur-Corbin Bike: Powered Up
Here it is – after a few short hours at the garage on a Sunday morning, the old gal has juice again, courtesy of the CALBs that Mike Corbin donated […]
MotoCzysz: Birth of a Racer (Not Electric)
So I’m chatting with Adrian Hawkins, who’ll you will read more about when I wrap up the book. Then I watch Charge again, to put some more of the pieces […]
Notes: TTXGP Launch Video (MotoCzysz E1pc)
Reading and listening to stuff about Michael, I found this – pretty much the very beginning.
The MacArthur/Corbin Bike
Well now. This history book had taken a little interesting turn. Here’s the deal. In 1974, Mike Corbin traded one of his electric motorcycles with noted inventor and hot-air-balloonist Charles […]
Rest in Peace, Michael #fuckcancer
Read more here. Ride in Peace, Michael Czysz (Asphalt and Rubber)
A Little Tease
OK kids – a fun little side-project has come up! Here’s the first glimpse – stay tuned for the full story.
Chevy Volt Pack Compleat Primer
I’m fairly convinced, in spite of the fact that everybody’s using Leaf packs these days, that the Chevy Volt packs are the cat’s ass. The packs, with the cooling stuff […]
Motorcycle Handling
In a story on CycleWorld.com, Kevin Cameron goes into some of the notable failures in motorcycle development, specifically in the handling department, and in the process gives a pretty damned […]
Charles Guan, Brammo, Transmissh (wait WUT)
I remember this from way back, and found it again. In it we can read the sage words of Charles Guan as well as a direct quote from Craig Bramscher […]
Field Oriented Control of Permanent Magnet Motors, or, How AC Controllers Work
Brodsky tole me to watch this. So I will. But first I have to listen to Witchy Woman by the Eagles.
More on Rare Earth Magnet History
Who knew? I found this history of rare-earth magnets here, in glorious detail. The short version: Year Energy Product Summary 1966 18 MGOe Dr. Karl J. Strnat discovers the high […]
Rare Earth Magnets and Other Options: Bookmarks
Trying to find more information on the timeline and development of rare-earth magnets, and then their use in motors, I found this paper – bookmarking it here. It’s a discussion […]
The Douglas Pidcock 1922/1942 Electric EV Motorcycle
This is on the UK eBay, and since listings disappear after a while, this is just a note to self for some future research. First, photos: …and some information in […]
Bookmarks: Farasis Battery Farfle-ated
Jackson Edwards (AKA Farfle) just posted some sincerely in-depth info on Farasis batteries on EMF, which you can find here: Battery notes from a Farasis Engineer. Remember Jackson? Of course […]
The Electric Chronicles Cafe Press Store
I’m not sure why, but the link to the Cafe Press swag store was a little wonky, and there’s a few more things there than just the coffee mug shown… […]
Do you EVEN? Thanks Spoonman!
Had to add this to the Cafe Press store. Thanks for the support, Spoonman (whoever you are)!
A Nice Little 12V Remote Reversing 30A Motor Control
I have, for frikkin ever, been trying to find a remote-control motor thing that will handle over 10A, doesn’t cost a million, and is reversable. Don’t ask why. And you […]
