BC2BC Mexico to Canada via Electric Highway June 12-20, 2012

[chris1howell]

Hi Tony... I am glad you are finding the Prototype v2 of the SOC meter useful. It was a collaboration between lincomatic, myself and garygid. I have a revised set of boards on the way with new features like auto brightness and adjustible contrast. I would love to hear your feedback when you finish your trip...

 

[Boomer23]

If I am looking at Google Maps correctly, Tony might be charging at Cardinale Nissan in Seaside.

I tried these first:

Lovin' it!

 

[Ingineer]

I tried these first:

You'll need our model 5000 ETHYL to CHAdeMO adapter for that. :lol:

-Phil

 

[Reddy]

Tony, you'd better plan for some serious headwinds in the next few days. Predicted 15-20 mph NNW at Eureka with gusts to 30 mph through Tuesday. I'm guessing that it will be similar all up the coast. Enjoy!

Reddy

 

[gbarry42]

It would be sweet if we could arrange for some tailwinds!

 

[saywatt]

Phil, I think you meant "There's an adapt for that" :lol:

I tried these first:

You'll need our model 5000 ETHYL to CHAdeMO adapter for that. :lol:

-Phil

 

[gbarry42]

He might not be joking...he already has a propane-to-CHAdeMO adapter!

 

[saywatt]

Point taken :!:

He might not be joking...he already has a propane-to-CHAdeMO adapter!

 

[DaveEV]

Looks like Tony has snuggled into Los Altos Hills. It appears to be Waidy's house who also owns a LEAF and has quite a large PV array on the grounds as one can see on her website.

 

[TonyWilliams]

Hi Tony... I am glad you are finding the Prototype v2 of the SOC meter useful. It was a colaberation between lincomatic, myself and garygid. I have a revised set of boards on the way with new features like auto brightness and adjustible contrast. I would love to hear your feedback when you finish your trip...

Ok, so far, I'm impressed. Is there a way to make it smaller overall, yet larger screen? Color and contrast are great in all light. No buttons is awesome. I supposed an SD card slot to record data would be nice?? And a much lighter, thinner cable (ya, I know, probably not easy).

Finally, I like the amps (or kW) to be displayed like a typical aircraft gauge, with the digital stuff in the middle, and an analog display surrounding it.

You guys need battery temperature..... that is just too huge and important for serious range missions, like last night in Big Sur. I knew if that battery pack had gotten cold, I was gonna be walking !!!!

Fun trip so far, and I really, really appreciate this tool.

Tony

 

[TonyWilliams]

Tony, you'd better plan for some serious headwinds in the next few days. Predicted 15-20 mph NNW at Eureka with gusts to 30 mph through Tuesday. I'm guessing that it will be similar all up the coast. Enjoy!

Reddy

KUKI 160536Z 1606/1706 00000KT P6SM SKC FM161900 33007KT P6SM SCT250 FM170300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200

KACV
26nm N 160536Z 1606/1706 14003KT 6SM BR SCT007 FM160900 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN003 FM161500 VRB04KT P6SM SCT008 BKN200 FM161900 33010G16KT P6SM BKN200 FM170300 32008KT 6SM BR SCT012 BKN150

KCEC 160536Z 1606/1706 35015G20KT P6SM SCT200 FM160900 36008KT 6SM BR FEW006 SCT200 FM161600 34010G15KT P6SM BKN200 FM161800 33016G26KT P6SM BKN200 FM170400 34014G22KT 6SM BR SCT015 BKN150

 

[cwerdna]

^^^
:?: :?

Is that some sort of weather data "gibberish"?

 

[TonyWilliams]

^^^
:?: :?

Is that some sort of weather data "gibberish"?

Gibberish? That's "real" weather talk there, fella !

Here's how to decode it:

http://aviationweather.gov/static/help/taf-decode.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[TonyWilliams]

Here's the Laguna Beach, California to Newport Beach leg:


http://youtu.be/SXDMVJQI66c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXDMVJQI66c[/youtube]

 

[saywatt]

Tony, thanks for sharing the video with us. This is the second vid that I've noticed your Leaf is in D. Is that because you were short-hopping through So-Cal or do you always use D? Thanks!

Here's the Laguna Beach, California to Newport Beach leg:

 

[ztanos]

Tony... show some enthusiasm man... IT'S A CRAYON!!!! Love the vids, glad she is still excited about the trip. Be safe and keep educating.

 

[LEAFer]

Hmm ... no position update since 09:20am ... in the middle of the freeway ... hopefully just dead batteries/malfunction on the LiveSpot !

 

[JPVLeaf]

From the OP ....

----- Cupertino - Electric Automobile Association, Silicon Valley Meeting
10am - 12noon, 19483 Pruneridge Ave, HP Oak Room, next to the main lobby of Building 48

He likely turned off the unit at the meeting spot, but before it could record the next track point.

http://tinyurl.com/7luvddr

 

[LEAFer]

From the OP ....

----- Cupertino - Electric Automobile Association, Silicon Valley Meeting
10am - 12noon, 19483 Pruneridge Ave, HP Oak Room, next to the main lobby of Building 48

He likely turned off the unit at the meeting spot, but before it could record the next track point.

http://tinyurl.com/7luvddr

Oh wow ! I did not catch that ... I thought it was 12noon-2pm ! Was it changed ? When ?

 

[JPVLeaf]

Here's the Laguna Beach, California to Newport Beach leg:

http://youtu.be/SXDMVJQI66c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the video log. Keep the clips coming. Great to see the OC support group.

But, Kendall, "The Filmer", clearly added the personality.
Love her commentary. What a great trip for her to experience.

"It's a Crayon!" Be so lucky that 10 yr olds can so easily be amused and entertained.