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Yes, the front edge of the traction battery will be suspended above the access panel for the fuel pump. The traction battery will be above the...
There will be modified hinges on all four corners to hold it in place. The surface it is mounting on is sloped and uneven, so a spacer or two may...
Finally getting back to working on the Firebrid. I realized this morning that the best way to mount the hybrid battery on the uneven floor of the...
Been kind-of stalled due to life events. I'm hoping to make more progress on it soon. Health of me and the family are all good. There are just too...
Before and after photos of the latest 3D Printed duct added to the Firebrid a/c system. The previous design was going to run into the wiper motor,...
The adapter is mounted on top of the a/c unit. Now on to the connecting ductwork. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
First five parts fitted together. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Three steps in the 3D printing process. 1. 3D CAD model creation. 2. 3D Slicing program model. 3. Final 3D printed part. (This is FUN! I'm having...
The latest three 3D printed parts snapped right together on the first try. (Adapter frame, right duct, left duct.) Onward! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm using every inch of the 3D printer bed.[ATTACH]
I have the unfair advantage of having access to the Solidworks 3D CAD software, since I teach it at Del Tech. I was also a design and development...
Second 3D printed part is a snap-fit adapter (white part) for the Firebird center A/C Duct (black part) to connect to the air hose going to the...
Material TBD. Let's get there first!
The completed part. It is the prototype for the steering column adapter bracket to fit the Prius V steering column into the Firebird dash mount....
First part started on the 3D Printer! [ATTACH]
Waiting for a replacement cable to arrive. One of the cables was damaged (by me) during assembly. I'll provide an update as soon as it is running.
The 3D Printer has arrived! Time to make some 3D printed parts! [ATTACH]
Good day working on Firebrid stuff. Got the next batch of patch panels cleaned and primed with weld-thru primer. They will be welded in place...
Continuing to make patch panels for where the two cars come together. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Just a quick note to let everyone know that progress is again slow due to out-of-town family responsibilities. If I complete anything worth...
