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My wife wants a Kombi after looking at this gem to

My wife wants a Kombi after looking at this gem today! I said sure....can it be an electric one! This is next on the list.#kombi #kombiwa #kombilife #dirtyoptics #ev #cars #diy

The first test run using the Neon LED’s. We rout

The first test run using the Neon LED’s. We routed some PVC foam board, inserted the NEON, ran the power and voila!!#shakka #neon #leds #dirtyoptics #requests #electronics #projects #diy

Surprisingly looks very close to neon tubing! Gott

Surprisingly looks very close to neon tubing! Gotta love starting a new project before other have finished! Got 3 projects on the go at the moment....bahh

The 5 Speed Gods are gunna hate me!! This box was

The 5 Speed Gods are gunna hate me!! This box was well and truely shelved! However, I still cringed whilst doing it....sorry girls and boys!#ev #diyev #netgain #hyper9 #diy #evmotor #adapterplate #whatamidoing #whoknows

Oh so close! Did another cut today and was only ou

Oh so close! Did another cut today and was only out by a couple mm on 2-3 holes. I’m starting to think that if I want better measurements than I need better gear. Also probably best to use a metal plate with scribe instead of wood!#diyev #adapterplate #ev #gemini #notanengineer #dirtyoptics #hurryup #finishedyet #maker #diy #tesla #netgain #hyper9

Not really sure where I’m going wrong but some o

Not really sure where I’m going wrong but some of the holes are out by upto 5mm. Im pretty sure its Fusion360 hosing me over...#evadapter #electricvehicle #diyev #ev #dirtyoptics #v5 #adapter #notanengineer #diy #lasercutter

Bit of fishing in the morning, bit of tinkering in

Bit of fishing in the morning, bit of tinkering in the arvo! Pretty productive for someone who was/is hungover af.#diyev #ev #netgain #dirtyoptics #somuchoil #nomoreoil #electric #car #gemini

Going to need some scales! Weight distribution is

Going to need some scales! Weight distribution is going to be important. Want to keep everything as close to factory as possible. No cutting/welding if I can avoid it!Output shaft out, oil drained, now to pull this old girl out.#ev #diyev #dirtyoptics #gemev #workinprogress #slowandsteady #electricpowered #electric #lithiumpower

Should be enough space for 5 x Tesla modules!#ev

Should be enough space for 5 x Tesla modules!#ev #diyev #gemini #40yrold #diy #cars #evconversion #dirtyoptics

I’m really sorry if anyone wanted that exhaust s

I’m really sorry if anyone wanted that exhaust setup but it was all one piece and I don’t really need it so uncle chop chop made quick work of it. Turns out I’m not gunna need heaps of this messy sh!t#evconversion #ev #gemini #dirtyoptics #geminiev #electric #electrichighway

Machined up some Walnut for the Home Assistant ta

Machined up some Walnut for the Home Assistant tablet. Thanks to @brentonholemadethis
🤔 what stain to use? Any ideas?#cnc #router #diy #hass #homeassistant #dirtyoptics

1/3 stripped! Got to it between jobs. Hopefully ha

1/3 stripped! Got to it between jobs. Hopefully have her out very soon...#ev #diyev #extraction #pullingteeth #dirtyoptics #tesla #gemini

Productive Sunday. Managed to get the prototype do

Productive Sunday. Managed to get the prototype done for the Home Assistant tablet. Still need a few small fixes, but for the most part it is good to go.#Homeassistant #hass #ha #diy #smarthouse #smarthome #dirtyoptics #project #sundayfunday

What have we got here??? Just rocked up. A vital p

What have we got here??? Just rocked up. A vital part of the EV build! Any guesses?#ev #diyev #electric #netgain #hyper9 #canev #dirtyoptics #gem #electricgem

The scrap metal bin comes through with the goods a

The scrap metal bin comes through with the goods again! 4mm aircraft grade ally! These mounts are for my Franken-Spa solar hot water system!#frankenspa #aluminium #diy #cnc #router #dirtyoptics #maker #spa

Some parts rocked up in the mail! Nearly ready to

Some parts rocked up in the mail! Nearly ready to test! Been a long time in the making!#sentry #solar #rpi #solarsentry #dahua #shinobi #vpn #comms #dirtyoptics

And that is why every man should have a cnc router

And that is why every man should have a cnc router and a laser cutter! 🤔#lasercutter #cncrouter #wiring #diy #dirtyoptics #maker #rpi #solar #victron

Thank you Mr CNC! Serving me well since 2015. A qu

Thank you Mr CNC! Serving me well since 2015. A quick DIN mount for an RPi. Trying to save some space. The Pi can mount in any direction. Plent of room for. PiHat/Fan and very solid. DXF will be up on the website soon.#rpi #dinmount #raspberrypi #diy #hardware #dirtyoptics #pi #maker

Not sure I’m going about this the right way, but

Not sure I’m going about this the right way, but i’ll be doing plenty of trial and error cuts on the laser cutter. Next step will be to grab some precise measurements.
@traction_ev#ev #diyev #adapterplate #dirtyoptics #fusion360 #wingit #diy

I’m bloody hopeless! This box sat around for mon

I’m bloody hopeless! This box sat around for months thinking it was an auto and not much use!#alwayslearning #specialkidbus #imanidiot #diyev #electricvehicle #diy #dirtyoptics

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