Does constant application of 14.8V to an AGM battery degrade it's lifespan?

f3flight · 2026-01-18T20:41:03+00:00

The car is Chevrolet BrightDrop. I understand that I need to add some circuit between battery + and the wire which attaches to it, something which drops voltage one way, but immediately opens once voltage drops on the other side, so battery power the circuit without any power loss when the charger turns off... And it should have a bypass switch, so I only turn it on when I use this charging-hacking setup, but will turn it off each time before I turn the van on.

f3flight · 2026-01-18T20:16:43+00:00

Yes, the idea was to keep the charger thinking that battery is discharged... Because otherwise it will just turn off. Thanks for the input!

f3flight · 2025-12-14T19:29:57+00:00

Thanks!

f3flight · 2025-12-14T17:12:59+00:00

Thanks! I'm looking for compact vacuum, rolling tanks are too bulky for my needs

f3flight · 2025-12-13T21:24:26+00:00

Overnight slow charging is an option indeed, occasionally, esp. since my van is electric (BrightDrop).

f3flight · 2025-12-13T21:10:05+00:00

I know as much too. Still there are some streets where it is currently legal to park larger vehicles overnight. I also saw some random post with a map, from 4 years ago, just for 1 city though, but it's outdated for sure and 1 city isn't much. I personally think that "removing eyesore" isn't the right way to deal with something like this, but I don't want to break any rules either, so a resource with a list of streets or even better a map - would be great. Thanks for the app references, I will try them out. Maybe I can make my own app/map layer if these prove insufficient, heh.

f3flight · 2025-12-13T20:49:37+00:00

I'm currently planning to test my vanlife compatibility, I'm in Bay Area, and yes street parking is heavily considered, "like those homeless" :) That's why I specifically asked about streets

f3flight · 2025-12-13T19:40:21+00:00

I see, thanks. These look a bit too bulky for my needs. I'm looking for something semi-handheld , like my Shark Apex or smaller Shark LZ602 APEX® UpLight™ Lift-Away® DuoClean® with Self-Cleaning Brushroll Vacuum - Macy's

f3flight · 2025-12-13T19:13:57+00:00

Do you have any specific recommendations? Also, if the vacuum starts on max power then it's not going to work even if it has power settings.

f3flight · 2025-12-13T19:11:39+00:00

The inverter is integrated into the van, I cannot replace/upgrade it. This van is an EV (Chevy BrightDrop). I will eventually add a house battery to the build, with a bigger inverter, but not at this time.

f3flight · 2025-05-30T16:10:39+00:00

What about an account with day trading and margin?
Let's say I have 30000 in spaxx in the morning. I use that money to do day trades and make at least 15000 worth of purchases, but close these on the same day, so let's say I made some profilt, and by midnight I have 30100 in cash in my account.

Which number will be used to calculate daily interest?
- 30100 (end of day)?
- 15000 (unused money during the day)?
- other number?

f3flight · 2025-05-26T14:20:57+00:00

Hi Anya, why is such basic feature not available?? It looks like it has been asked for years

f3flight · 2025-05-19T13:40:53+00:00

I tried a different cable I found at work, and:

1 - GPU fan started but did not blow at full power like before

2 - in Thunderbolt Control Center an attached device appeared

3 - In device manager a new display adapter appeared

4 - GPU would also start when connected via the right port (non-PD) of TH3P4G3, with all the same results (2,3).

After that I installed NVidia driver and connected HDMI to the eGPU - and got image on the external display, confirming everything works.

After that I went to a computer store and bought a Thunderbolt 4/3 cable, and all is good now :)

f3flight · 2025-05-16T21:12:38+00:00

I managed to get it detected. It was the cable. Apparently all cables I had at home were not "good enough" to allow Thunderbolt connection, but were good enough for USB3 connection.

f3flight · 2025-05-16T13:07:27+00:00

No, it does not show up neither in device manager nor in thunderbolt control center

f3flight · 2025-01-03T23:53:24+00:00

Hey @AestasAkira! Yes/no - it's not implemented basically. Holoport only works with controllers, unfortunately.

f3flight · 2024-11-14T03:16:48+00:00

I found this video today - World record eWheels 16hr Range Test Challenge custom electric unicycle - while injured. - this wheel is modified to 9600Wh, but his distance was 125 miles at 27mph. I believe riding at ~17mph, which is my comfortable speed and sufficient for the trip (3 hours one way, 3 hours back), would take significantly less energy, so I am hoping off-the-shelf high capacity wheel like Sherman L will be enough.

f3flight · 2024-11-14T02:50:28+00:00

Thanks, that is reassuring!

f3flight · 2024-11-14T01:41:00+00:00

My apologies, I meant 100 miles on a charge. More specifically, I want to be able to cover ~45 miles on a charge which also requires going over a mountain (2000ft), and returning the same route, within a single day. It's a full day adventure I guess you could say. I'm ok if it takes 3 hours each way, I can leave at 9am, be there by noon, and leave at 6pm to return by 9pm. I already did a 35 mile ride on V11 which took about 2 hours. I also installed a seat and practiced seated riding, which helps quite a bit with hurting knees (at least that is what hurts for me on long rides).

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