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Bicycle BoosterPack

by Michael Graham

Original Designer. Check out my Etsy Store here! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RadiantArtifacts

$3.84

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2 Downloads

23 Comments

Category: Gadgets

License: royalty_free

Description

EDIT- Since pinshape is having long term technical problems that prevents purchases I have moved everything over to Cults 3D here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-mode...

BoosterPack is a portable configurable light-duty clamp-on device that gives your bike an electric boost! This is the set of 18 unique files that are used to build your very own "Bicycle BoosterPack" as seen on EngineerDog.com! (STL files available exclusively on Pinshape.com) (Note: The BoosterPack Mini is simply another configuration of these files, it just uses fewer of them. )

Assembly instructions:

On instructables here: http://bit.ly/1VDOFUo

New Video Series here: http://bit.ly/1ssRrQL

Printing Notes:

**Parts must be printed in the orientation they appear when you load them!

**Post processing of files (such as threading holes) will be necessary. (thread holes in PLA underwater to prevent heat warp)

**These files are all guaranteed printable in ABS and PLA.

**Please refer to the chart in the attached images for printing settings: (NOTE: All parts should have a minimum of 3 perimeters on all sides! Also, more infill than I've recommended couldn't hurt!)

Vitamins:

**Associated Full Hardware kit sold here: https://engineerdog.com/store/boosterpack-hardware-kit/

**Associated MINI Version Kit sold here: https://engineerdog.com/store/...

**Associated Printed parts Available by request: https://engineerdog.com/store/

Comments (23)

Michael Graham over 4 years ago

*Attention all* Pinshape has consistantly had issues making these file available for some folks to buy, so I am offering a duplicate listing here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/bicycle-boosterpack-clamp-on-and-go-electric-vehicle

toaabb over 4 years ago

hello, when will booster pack be available, i cant purchase it im very interested, any other place i can download the files from i can pay there, thanks!

simpsons11 about 5 years ago

Purchasing is temporarily disabled due to a server issue

simpsons11 about 5 years ago

Hi Michael I cant buy it

Persian Land almost 9 years ago

Hi Michael, do you know how to program the VESC to get same result as regular ESC. I have one from another progect but can't get it to work. thanks

Persian Land almost 9 years ago

Hi Michael.

Mcarvalho almost 9 years ago

Hi, can i connect this to a dynamo? Thinking about buying your design.

Michael Graham almost 9 years ago

Absolutely, and im glad you mentioned that because using it as a devoted bike-to-battery-charger had not occurred to me. Mechanically you would just rotate the tension spring so that it holds the motor tightly against the tire instead of pulling it away. Of course thats just the mechanical part, the standard ESC does not support regenerative braking, but a 'VESC' controller does. Of course, if you just want to have a dynamo and dont need the boosting capability then you could mount any old brushed electric motor up to this frame and wire it to a lead acid battery through a diode or a more sophisticated charger.

Persian Land about 9 years ago

I just bought your parts and uploaded it into make XYZ and it needs almost $400 to print them. That certainly not affordable.

Michael Graham about 9 years ago

Ouch, sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for sharing! I think you will get the best price from a local maker using this website: https://www.3dhubs.com/. There are literally 7,000 suppliers in Portland where I live for example, so it enables you to compare prices and even pick parts up in person.

Michael Graham about 9 years ago

Additionally, I am days away from posting a Boosterpack assembly video series along with an Ebay link to the printed and prepared parts I'm selling for less than 100

Persian Land about 9 years ago

Can these plastic parts be cnced instead of 3D printed? if not. Where do you recommend to have them printed with high resolution?

Michael Graham about 9 years ago

I have not tried to CNC them, but if you have access to the equipment and want to try Id love to hear about it! (My gut says its quite possible but would be a heck of a lot of work!)

kevinb about 9 years ago

Idea of how much would it cost to get printed on a service such as makexyz.com or Ponoko.com? Thank you.

Michael Graham about 9 years ago

I'm thinking around $100. There's a lot of thick parts here and while plastic is cheap, printing time is not.