Strapped!
Finally got the batteries mounted. After much perusing pictures of bonkas strapped to OpenPPG frames and thinking, over thinking, I ran some 3/4" velcro cable strap through the slots.
Again I used that cool foam the motors came packed in to cushion the batteries against the frame. It also allows a degree of squeeze and provides grip between the batteries and frame. They don’t slide around at all.
Lower battery mounted
Strapping and cushions for center two.
It was… fun running the strapping under the plate to get it through the slots. Top battery mounted.
Final cable routing close up.
Here’re the loops with the batteries out and the cushions aside.
Something I’ve just wondered is how stable that foam will be after some exposure. It’s probably not designed for this and may break down in UV, or even just the air, after some time.
I thought about cutting slots in the foam to run the straps through. Tested a piece and it broke out pretty easily. I’ll probably just double face tape the foam to the plate.
Also note the new digs. Been busy renovating and moving. Still doing the former but I got couple nice kiting sessions in.