How to build a small art car - EP2: Building Enterguise an Electric Art Car for Burning Man

In this episode, we build the first prototype Enterguise art car for Burning Man 2015. We start by sourcing lithium ion 18650 cells from used laptop batteries, build the battery packs and electronics. Then we construct the frame with aluminum extrusion, build a custom steering solution with go kart parts and test the motor gear down. Finally, add the LED lights around the saucer with diffused polycarbonate plastic, program a touch panel for controls and give it a test run. After its maiden voyage into the Burning Man playa we return it home for a decommission. New Episodes Every Thursday! Be sure to Subscribe and click the bell icon to receive notifications on new episodes! Chapters in this episode 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Where did it all start? 01:14 - Why not start with a go-kart? 01:30 - How to source batteries on the cheap? 01:55 - Harvesting laptop battery cells 02:37 - How to test battery cell capacity? 03:24 - Building the battery packs 03:55 - How to protect the battery cells? 04:48 - Testing battery charging 05:22 - Building electronics 06:08 - Building touch panel controls 06:57 - Building the frame in aluminum 08:48 - Building the steering system 10:33 - Testing the motor 10:58 - How to prevent sparks? 11:08 - Gearing down the motor 11:59 - Building the light systems 12:50 - Transporting to Burning Man 13:52 - Burning Man 2015 14:50 - Decommission 15:57 - Next Episode Promo #enterguise #netslayertv #burningman More from NetslayerTV Instagram: http://instagr.am/netslayertv Twitter:   / netslayertv   More from Enterguise Art Car Instagram: http://instagr.am/enterguise Twitter:   / enterguise   Narration Camera: Canon M50 B Roll Camera: iPhone6-XS If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you do so at your own risk and you assume the responsibility for the results. You hereby release Chris Germano expressly or implicitly from any and all actions, claims, or demands that you, your heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse or legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, property damage, or any other liability that may result related to the information provided in this video.