https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-10-13 https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/baylor-crew monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/46bf5fa2-64bc-4023-9f9d-d709ba0eaa05/DSC_7548.jpg Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/bddcb480-7761-42b4-9775-07489be5e43e/20231112_230524_2BB5C1.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership One of my first regattas with the team. Trailer all packed and loaded after a long day of racing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/b91e1022-d763-475b-afc1-36b465d12968/IMG_0743.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership On very rare occasions, I’d get the opportunity to cox boats in morning practice. The Brazos river by campus is gorgeous as the sun is rising and all the bridges and buildings are lit up. I have a lot of respect for our coxswains and what they do, but ultimately, if I’m getting up at 5am everyday, I’d rather get a workout in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/3f85fb28-dea2-40ca-9fcc-0faeb28b505d/IMG_5479.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership My favorite time on the water is solo in the single. Team boats are our bread and butter, but after a long day of exams or work, a few hours alone on the river is how I’d recharge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/6b9f0b44-8b96-4d24-b8ed-fd4bb85023d9/IMG_2870.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/aed9d353-4d3b-4b2e-87ac-6068a85deb87/IMG_2857.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/171ed5cb-2bca-41b0-892b-78ac9fa2165c/IMG_0686.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership My sister goes to UW Seattle, but she came down for a weekend to race a 2x with me at a local regatta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765089784-7GFUXSY5MYS6BSFH3E2W/IMG_6139.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765089495-LES1S7K6WGZ37VEDSE24/IMG_2639.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765092000-OAET2N3J7PRV4XRLF1U1/IMG_2653.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765189584-57VBS3ZAZ49QY7TPPOLV/IMG_6826.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765289427-CRYSPB1HX5VOP220M8FL/IMG_6107.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765289464-MTEMSJAGHL4NO3WRPRUW/IMG_6108.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765291959-OC65WXM6TDMR43XCX1WV/IMG_2304.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791765291914-Q50CQWEBTFL26WRLSUYN/IMG_2154.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/04a90b0c-2dd7-4f5f-b22c-c51b013d6f47/20231202_163146_D59F94.JPEG Blog - Baylor Crew - Competition and Leadership https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/baylor-junior-design-project monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/a7fd88c5-9ba2-4595-b95f-2a53d5fe9127/IMG_4010.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/742fa88f-7f40-498a-a31d-e872d365aa60/IMG_8824.jpg Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397304771-6CXXUNYWSKH396CI2YUO/Screenshot+2026-09-25+233120.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - The final model https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397301376-ZFYCL4IU3ULI22ER7AZ8/Picture1.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Linkage design for "the Claw" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397301378-888BVPKWJFY5ZCJPZD7Q/Picture3.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Modelling a "catch" failure mode https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397751614-SV5M0ZYB3Q8PNJF368AF/Picture4.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Checking clearances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397303448-8E2GNTYK9RN5ASS332NU/Picture7.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Some complex sculpting and a bearing pocket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397303643-W5L9LP6OI152TVFPREI9/Picture8.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Vertical lead screw stabilization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790397302553-J5FEBGTUJD00CI0KOOY5/Picture5.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Linkage geometry dimensioned drawing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398064299-NFX168LNDT8FICNVAL2V/Picture9.png Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Isometric drawing view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398338949-IZAKIPONUKGKVQ84D3B7/IMG_2656.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Claw proof of concept https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398339214-5DPANPHR3YPQIRN5QO74/IMG_3423.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - First time using MJF! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398340182-5J3O3HTL1HFBFHJ7IZ9T/IMG_3514.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Servo hub fitup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398340456-ZHQ0YDZ3ULPLIR9IY6QO/IMG_4006.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - 15mm OD bearing press fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398711834-VX3P2MKDJ2FA25RELST6/IMG_3563.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - The "undercarriage" with everything tucked away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398712035-3P0T3X5T8H8X1KQPUD6E/IMG_3564.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Nothing terminated yet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398716768-VCUN2NV89B50KOO5QUBO/IMG_3566.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - The "comb-over" going to the stepper drivers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790398715758-SAEG2A6G4JX6954IGG8U/IMG_4002.JPG Blog - Baylor Junior Design Project - Capacitors and EMF filtering... magic?? https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/learning-to-weld monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/26d14e96-5141-4899-bbf4-ab836f874c7f/IMG_7705.jpg Blog - Learning to Weld Throwing down some of my first weld beads ever. Thanks Grandpa, I miss chatting and hanging out up at the ranch. Rest in peace! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/f64d21c5-6ad1-4241-8a8f-f325fe032ddd/IMG_5192.png Blog - Learning to Weld My first beads (right) aren’t great, but at least they weren’t porous like my dad’s (left)!! Don’t worry, we both got some more practice in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/ac180f5c-c2ed-4996-a3ca-b09b02fb10f7/IMG_5198.png Blog - Learning to Weld It still ain’t pretty, but those 3/16” plate and 1/2” grade 8 bolts aren’t going anywhere. The Steel-It paint makes everything look neat and sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/0051d800-e405-4ae3-9e88-c958948f4e51/IMG_5199.png Blog - Learning to Weld Honestly, these welds look a bit cold, but not much worse than the factory frame welds. Showcased here is a little side gusset for extra strength. https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/4runner-electrical-gremlins monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/4357b1bf-056d-4863-9114-d09b4f48cee6/IMG_3500.png Blog - 4Runner Electrical Gremlins The code scanner, a helpful tool for quick checks but clearly wasn’t intended for in-depth diagnosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/8aa127e5-9e79-4a3e-9b3e-de6a13e36fe0/IMG_3515.png Blog - 4Runner Electrical Gremlins - Make it stand out The humble multimeter… another awesome tool (that too many ME students struggle to operate) but, with modern vehicles being so complex, it would be impossible to probe every circuit. Modern computer diagnostic tools are needed to get started in the right direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/d7b17334-e9ef-450b-acf4-ba8cc9cdec84/IMG_3462.JPG Blog - 4Runner Electrical Gremlins Toyota’s Techstream software, a much more appropriate diagnostic tool. Especially when paired with the factory TIS/manuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/9b94f56e-8818-4e75-957d-1b5e2e8c67bd/IMG_3512.JPG Blog - 4Runner Electrical Gremlins This software is what allowed me to see the erroneous CANBUS +BM voltage reference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/68bc6ad7-f148-414e-88ca-90cef56fd50f/IMG_3526.png Blog - 4Runner Electrical Gremlins - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/bf2be8a1-5c86-4ec1-8854-02e4ad342dcc/IMG_3528.png Blog - 4Runner Electrical Gremlins - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/tacoma-rewire monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/189b26e8-b95f-4333-bccd-cbf84bc8d10b/A6E2AF47-1240-42E2-BAD6-28ABF1A6A511.jpg Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire A major issue with the factory Tacoma battery location is the thin sheet metal fender the heavy lead-acid battery lies on. When you do thousands of miles of washboard dirt roads the inner fender and the radiator core support can start to crack. This problem is only exacerbated by the tendency of individuals to add heavy deep cycle AGM batteries to support aftermarket electrical accessories. The goal of this project was to relocate the battery to a sturdier location, and upgrade all the battery cables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/a7962c51-cdf7-45e3-b594-bc58c4239979/IMG_4559.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire The end goal: starter battery relocated to the passenger rear corner in the engine bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/6330af99-ed6f-4d59-8f1a-8dd431a547c7/eqw.Toyota-Tacoma-TRD-Off-Road-36.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire A factory Tacoma engine bay: notice the starter battery in the driver front corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791606648759-7BLK07V9LGYA0HO0OCHP/IMG_4486.JPG Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire - Lasercut prototypes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791606651860-DHMQCEXTJXDSFTE215DZ/IMG_4672.JPG Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire - SPOD Flap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791606651949-XKY3XVH74RCX98C3MRQ5/IMG_4673.JPG Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire - Hidden BlueSea Fuseblock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791607119832-OLZMA6JLHFRXKPBXLQ23/Screenshot+2026-10-09+233822.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire - CAD Mockup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/93c41bcd-e226-4fb2-9ddc-824cae3a5b7e/IMG_2289.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire Sometimes, you first have to take everything apart to make progress. Laid out here is all the old wiring, the airbox, air compressor, winch, batteries, and old electrical components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/6c6a4d73-9533-4bd3-954d-12eacf8ce127/IMG_2200.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire All new 00, 0, 2awg, and 4awg for the project. The good stuff: American-made pure stranded copper cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/96500606-68b8-42ca-b97f-bc41e8c4998e/IMG_4676.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire The BlueSea fuse block with all the constant-on fused accessories wired up. The SPOD conveniently hinges out of the way on my custom mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/f0928be4-81d1-43bf-b874-c231fdd55261/IMG_4695.png Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire The Warn Zeon winch controller relocated, wired, and mounted on a custom bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/04fb6388-fd3b-413f-8d4d-869c4b55956e/IMG_4697.JPG Blog - Tacoma Electrical Rewire All finished, the starter battery neatly wired up in the passenger rear location. There’s lots of big cables running to the 2 mil-spec battery terminals, but I think it turned out pretty clean. Most importantly, this reinforced location shouldn’t strain the core support and inner fender on rough roads. https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/bike-technician-work monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/a58f7140-1409-4384-ab4b-351c48a1d106/IMG_8674.png Blog - Bike Technician Work One of the perks of working in the bike shop was gaining the skills and being able to tune up my family’s bikes at a discount. Pictured here is my dad’s custom Rodriguez with a fresh 10 speed drivetrain, keeping things practical and budget friendly while running smoothly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600489575-A4ZYWVXZUOQC9QPPFANU/IMG_7308.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - Whew, a Trek Project One! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600489376-JS7UTYTDNR4QO2BEDJDR/IMG_7350.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - A raw aluminum P4 dirtjumper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600738150-LGLR192DA7FY74SN55BU/IMG_1721.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - A kids' bike morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600737922-9SKQXHJVTOCD6ZOX80NJ/IMG_4502.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - New Madone color https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600740235-QJ636CFYA8T7YZOVID4J/IMG_7923.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - Working on a Ti Moots is a treat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600740280-VYJ1PQAD0IWIR39Q6LKN/IMG_8591.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - Gross PNW things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791600742841-CD59R0T3CKHDCZ9P7N2E/IMG_8619.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - When internal routing has gone too far https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791601591793-EBCETHHESSKFK195313R/IMG_7811.JPG Blog - Bike Technician Work - Learning to work on T-Type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/50fe1c6d-0256-4a4c-ad90-fde3fc43115b/IMG_4763.png Blog - Bike Technician Work Here is my sister’s Rodriguez which I upgraded just last summer. She went from a 3×9 system with a mix of components to a modern Shimano 105 11 speed system. A little bike fit work and modern shifting drastically changed the feel of the bike. https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/suspension-installs monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393400644-B81AINEFHKPXEFANNZ56/IMG_6311.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Shiny!!! King’s are the stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393399922-VQQMYDYEIXM0N2T2M5XS/IMG_6916.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Supporting American Mfgs. and Engineering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393465452-EPA6JGST6YHDDI6ILRTM/IMG_2493.JPEG Blog - Suspension Installs - A full install for a Tacoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393419168-ESKVP32SJ6KVX62VPEV2/IMG_4372.JPEG Blog - Suspension Installs - Lots of Old Man Emu in Toyota World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393650162-G68OUGN42BJ6SPTUAU6X/IMG_8531.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Bilstein 6112s are clean looking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393466806-XSVUEBUW3T5JKU763VP9/IMG_8537.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - A pretty nice upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393471485-4YGU6TNJC535K06OUIIR/IMG_8538.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Total Chaos is another Toyota aftermarket staple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393472612-AUN0G3S534TTB34I2PMZ/IMG_8540.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Check your stuff! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393483487-0XSOIN5AJTWXGD7Y6Q3D/IMG_4202.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - XREAS... even Toyota can poorly engineer something https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393484350-VQQHFT5APBZK9C8IUNT9/IMG_4205.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - XREAS... gone, 5100s... installed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393485010-RS5O1KXEGY5MZA8LCV6T/IMG_4206.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Don't tell Baylor!! (crew shell house) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393515827-RYUCVA9BIZETEWHS0SGD/IMG_6310.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Wow! This customer splurged on RCVs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393582597-6ZJ75MFMV37XQNYUJGZJ/IMG_1368.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Pressing out frame rivets was pretty awful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393581862-RKKGAR2UM509FRL1J0Q4/IMG_1373.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - It's a good thing I'm young and spry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393587211-L1BGLQC04MHGHRUUVREP/IMG_1387.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Stiffening up the noodle of a Tacoma frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1790393650879-KHR7HASHA70X6177TF22/IMG_1386.JPG Blog - Suspension Installs - Archive Garage hangers are a must for tacos https://www.mikeykincaid.com/blog/misc-auto-work monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/1791601742096-D115BWUSATLX7A1G2POP/IMG_5554.JPG Blog - Misc. 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Fox 34SL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/4e2d71c9-0769-4694-a9dc-cce50d76a787/IMG_0422.png Blog - Project: Leadville 100 A tough forest service road training ride back at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/d5ebfbe0-4ef7-4662-add1-a92eb8dd06bc/IMG_4526.png Blog - Project: Leadville 100 The trusty steed, an aluminum workhorse in a field of carbon bikes these days. A Specialized Chisel Frameset, full Shimano XTR/XT Di2 groupset, Fox 34SL and Float, and Roval Control rims wrapped around DT Swiss 350 hubs. 26lbs loaded is respectable weight for a full-suspension, aluminum 29er. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/302c3561-fdfb-44d2-be66-23d426da3f72/IMG_4519.jpg Blog - Project: Leadville 100 I think I miss summer in Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/2db74768-4e45-4de1-8aab-54c712a9fecd/_DSF9665.jpg Blog - Project: Leadville 100 Finally, race day was here. It was a nice, crisp Colorado mountain morning. The course was perfect, with a touch of rain from the days prior to firm up the loose dirt on course. The weather also looked perfect, with not a trace of fire smoke, no rain in the forecast, and mild temperatures throughout the day. It was go time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/a5f689ba-d485-4e40-8907-5938b70096b9/_DSF9718.jpg Blog - Project: Leadville 100 This race isn’t possible without some form of support. Huge thanks to my parents for supporting me at the aid stations. More importantly, thanks for supporting me in the race that is life. I owe everything to you guys, and I love y’all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/28ce4a2b-a2fa-4603-b969-5932f3b969b6/_DSF9756.jpg Blog - Project: Leadville 100 The first 40 miles of my race went splendidly. I was flying and staying on top of my fueling. I was shooting to consume around 60g of carbs and 700mg of sodium per hour. I saw my parents at the Twin Lakes outbound aid station almost 90 minutes ahead of my expected schedule. All was well, but looming ahead of me was the crux of the course: the Columbine mine climb topping out at 12,500ft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/2c3677fc-1009-4c06-aa5d-aa76875f9a45/_DSF9817.JPEG Blog - Project: Leadville 100 Ultimately, Columbine took it out of me. I was unable to keep fueling while pushing up that 8 mile, 3000ft climb. By the time I got to the top, my gut was in shambles. However, I pressed on, regrouped, and gripped those bars for the chunky and fast descent downhill. I stayed in it for a total of 77 miles. I stepped off the course at an aid station when I could no longer force myself to eat. Despite the struggles on course, I had so much fun and made lots of friends along the way. 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The USB-C ports are USB-C PD to meet the client’s modern fast-charging needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/f2809bc5-cd54-40a5-a8f6-24d3b5bbca74/IMG_0085.png Blog - JDM HiAce Camper Van Buildout My final contribution to the project was the scalable DC system. Underneath the BlueSea Weatherdeck panel and Victron BMS display is a full suite of BlueSea DC products, including fuse blocks for ATC and MIDI fuses. 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I learned a lot during the process, but if I were to remake the deck, I think I’d start the drawings from scratch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/a98efc33-530f-41ab-882d-09a14338dd99/IMG_8831.jpg Blog - Tacoma “Flight Deck” Storage After two iterations of the 1/8” top plate and the 1/4” hold down plates, the deck bolted together and fit the space well. Now, it was just time for some powder coat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa5c5e732272e3b38fdf299/db437296-7372-4d35-85a6-b5646342cf09/IMG_9221.JPEG Blog - Tacoma “Flight Deck” Storage All ready for final assembly and just under the objective weight at 72 pounds. The whole thing design is likely overkill and could be redesigned to be around 45-50 pounds. 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