Eberhard upgrade of MC to 40 amps with adapters - Page 4

vfx · 08-09-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdave

Collector's items! With the name on it of the founder of Tesla Motors. There are, what, only a dozen, maybe two, in existence? I've got one of them.

Maybe I should keep mine in the original box!

James · 08-09-2009, 08:37 PM

I am going to redo the stickers so that Martin Eberhard's name is still on the sticker. But I also want to get my company's name on there.

The original was an engraved metal plate. But when it came time to order more, I found out they are $23 each, even when ordered in volume. So we opted for stickers. This actually reduces the number of penetrations in the box.

Tdave · 08-10-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by James

The original was an engraved metal plate. But when it came time to order more, I found out they are $23 each, even when ordered in volume. So we opted for stickers.

I find this filled with irony.

James · 08-10-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdave

I find this filled with irony.

You can consider the first batch of RFMC originals as the "Signature 14" each with an engraved metal plate ordered by Martin Eberhard.

doug · 08-10-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by James

We have designed a new box for the Roadster Foundry Mobile Connector. It is a smoother look and is more waterproof.

I can't say I like the new box. What's the material? You sure it's more waterproof? There may be fewer penetrations in the box, but what about that huge seam along the side? From the photo this looks like a standard thin wall metal project enclosure. They're not particularly waterproof nor robust and they get beat up pretty easily.

The original box is clearly smaller just by looking at the size of the cylindrical receptacle. The plastic can scratch, but it won't dent like metal can. It's also made to be weather resistant; it's molded plastic and the top screws down compressing a gasket. Screw holes, like the ones holding on the label plate, can be sealed with a little RTV compound, but water likes to wick along a seam (which is why it's nice to have a compressed gasket there).

Anyhow, just my opinion based on a photo and a lot of experience building electronics boxes.

James · 08-10-2009, 11:05 AM

Doug,
Please wait for a real unit photo to be posted with more details before taking it apart. The first one is a concept photo. Thanks

James · 08-11-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by James

You can consider the first batch of RFMC originals as the "Signature 14" each with an engraved metal plate ordered by Martin Eberhard.

Someone sent me an email that I found funny.

Martin Eberhard made the first 10-12 himself. This will be considered the Founder Series RFMC.

The ones that my team creates that still have the metal engraved plate (until we run out) will be the Signature Series RFMC.

Then standard production will continue with merely a sticker on the box.

Tesla traditions must be maintained....

TEG · 08-11-2009, 10:14 PM

Perhaps a carbon fiber box special edition?

mt2 · 08-11-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TEG

Perhaps a carbon fiber box special edition?

To honor Tesla tradition, maybe James can show us an artist's rendering of of a Sports Edition with carbon fiber accents that are mysteriously missing in the delivered RFMC.

doug · 08-11-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mt2

To honor Tesla tradition, maybe James can show us an artist's rendering of of a Sports Edition with carbon fiber accents that are mysteriously missing in the delivered RFMC.

Well, not to sound too cynical... but to truly follow tradition, it would have to cost James more to build than Martin originally told him it would. Then James would have to effectively raise the price by making "optional" items that were previously included as standard.