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Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes. See deployment for notes on how to deploy the project on a live system.

Prerequisites

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This is a primer on how to install PlusNuts using materials readily available from your local hardware store.

About PlusNuts

PlusNuts, sometimes called "pre-bulbed cross nuts," are a machine threaded sheet metal equivalent to a drywall anchor. They are useful because they can be installed into a thin metal surface, blind (i.e. with access from only one side). Here are two pictures of a PlusNut, before and after installation (backside view):

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DRAFT

This is a primer on how to install L-Track, specifically in a T1N varient Sprinter, but is generally applicable to any vehicle.

About L-Track

L-Track, aka "Logistic Track", aka "Airline Track" is a reconfigurable mounting system with many attachment styles. Read here for more information on what styles of track and attachments are available.

Why Use L-Track

L-Track allows for a modular build that is reconfigurable. We wanted a bed that could be easily removed and was height adjustable, which L-Track made possible.

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The bed frame is composed of two horizontal rails that run fore-aft in the van and three ikea skorvas that run side to side and mate with slots machined in the rails.

The bed was intended to be adjustable in height, so L-track was mounted vertically in two locations on each side of the van at locations with structural ribs. The horizontal rails attach to the L-track. This is the trickiest part of the build. If the bed is not intended to be adjustable, the rails could bolt directly to the sides of the van using plusNuts or through bolts.

Materials:

• 1"x2" 6061-T6 Aluminum Rectangle 6' (2) - this will determine the width/length of the bed along the vehicle.
• Ikea Skorva (3) - these were chosen because they are cheap and adjustable in length to any width across the vehicle.
• L-track (4) - the length of these will be determined by the maximum and minimum bed height desired. Ours are about 2.5'.
• L-track stud fitting and locknut (4) - these will be used to attach the horizontal rails to the L-track.
• Be

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It was @Timmay’s idea, but he went to Flag Ponds instead. Bad decision, Tim!

East winds have always presented a conundrum. They are often stronger on the east coast, but many of our regular launches out East aren’t suited for the E winds unless there is a significant amount of N or S in the wind. Anyone who’s tried riding Georgia Ave without enough North in the wind knows what I’m talking about. The gusts there can be frustrating. The best flat water spots, like AZT and comfy point don’t work at all. Timmy must have been looking around on google maps, and spotted this gem:

This is Slaughter Beach, a little bit North of Lewes and Prime Hook. Why’s that a gem you ask? Well if you look at that little hook at the north end of the beach, and zoom in…

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license: gpl-3.0
height: 500
scrolling: no
border: yes

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Sophia and I decided to book a midsummer trip to Hood River about a month ago. Like last year, we decided to rent an RV/Van which gave us a lot of flexibility (which was taken advantage of). It was also cheaper than the cheapest hood river Airbnb + car rental. No brainer if you like comfort camping.

A heat wave was oppressing the PDX/Gorge area which threatened to seriously stifle the wind for the week. Thankfully we had the means to be mobile and knew that Jones’ Beach (to the west of PDX) blows hard when PDX gets hot enough to interrupt the Western Corridor thermal.

Upon landing, we were met at the Airport with our Winnebago Travato. After dropping off the owner and getting a crash course in the Van systems, we headed west to Clatskanie to camp for the night.

Last year we had stayed overnight in the Clatskanie City Park, which allowed short-term camping (with electrical) for 10$ a night. This has been suspended, regretfully, but understandably due to abuse and drug-related problems. So at 11 PM we found

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#include <Potentiometer.h>
#include <SegmentDisplay.h>

/* Runs the strobe light */

// constants related to firmware configuration
const word minFrequency = 1;      //hz
const word maxFrequency = 100;    //hz
const int currentOnPeriod = 200; //microseconds

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#!/usr/bin/python

import sys, getopt

def total(balance):
    tot = 0
    for key in balance:
        tot += balance[key]
    return tot

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24V Electrical Concept

Assumptions

• 24V 400AH LFP
• 24V Fridge and Freezer
• 24V Multiplus 3000
• 24V Alternator
• 2+ 24/12-25 Orion DC-DC Converters
• Smart Solar 150/45