How to build a small art car - EP2: Building Enterguise an Electric Art Car for Burning Man

In this episode, we build the first prototype Enterguise art car for Burning Man 2015. We start by sourcing lithium ion 18650 cells from used laptop batteries, build the battery packs and electronics. Then we construct the frame with aluminum extrusion, build a custom steering solution with go kart parts and test the motor gear down. Finally, add the LED lights around the saucer with diffused polycarbonate plastic, program a touch panel for controls and give it a test run. After its maiden voyage into the Burning Man playa we return it home for a decommission.

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Chapters in this episode
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Where did it all start?
01:14 - Why not start with a go-kart?
01:30 - How to source batteries on the cheap?
01:55 - Harvesting laptop battery cells
02:37 - How to test battery cell capacity?
03:24 - Building the battery packs
03:55 - How to protect the battery cells?
04:48 - Testing battery charging
05:22 - Building electronics
06:08 - Building touch panel controls
06:57 - Building the frame in aluminum
08:48 - Building the steering system
10:33 - Testing the motor
10:58 - How to prevent sparks?
11:08 - Gearing down the motor
11:59 - Building the light systems
12:50 - Transporting to Burning Man
13:52 - Burning Man 2015
14:50 - Decommission
15:57 - Next Episode Promo

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