FanBelt mk1

FanBelt

The idea of FanBelt is a propulsive backpack to liven up my (Simon’s) commute, whatever I’m riding (skateboard, bike, skis, etc.)

This project is a work in progress, after my original attempt was a little closer to barbequing me than I’d have liked…

Breaking rule zero: 'Do not be on fire.' Motivated to promptly remove the backpack

Breaking rule zero: ‘Do not be on fire.’ Motivated to promptly remove the backpack

I thought that an ESC rated for 150A continuous, 200A peak should handle the 100A, but (possibly due to stray snow?) it decided to vaporise itself and then burst into flames.

What was left is pictured below:

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I will come back to this at some point.

To be continued…

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