The Bikes are here!
We've sifted through the lengthy manuals that come with the equipment and have written our own quick reference manuals for the layman and mechanic alike.
I think it would be a good idea for everyone to be familiar with the equipment and know general operation of them. Feel free to add or modify these manuals as the year progresses. Remember that future classes could be able to utilize these manuals too.
-Dave
Honda Generator Quick-Guide:
I found a website that explains how to convert our human energy into electrical energy:
http://www.humboldt.edu/~ccat/pedalpower/
lots of good info for how deep cycle marine batteries work
http://www.solar-electric.com/deep_cycle_batteries/deep_cycle_battery_faq.htm#Gelled%20electrolyte
we need a 100+amp hour one and a 55 amp hour
also it recommends an AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery as opposed to a gel battery
Two crucial documents:
Download The budget, from which we got all but the RA support and indirect costs.