GoCharge Meets World!

The ADB-approved E-Trike design charging its batteries at the GoCharge prototype station

Finally, we have unveiled the GoCharge station at the recently concluded 3rd EVAP Summit last February 27 inside the Meralco Compound.

As you may have remembered, we first set out to design an e-trike dubbed Project Proton as a prime product for our start-up company Rethink Tech Inc. Around summer last year though, through the help of an investor, we shifted our focus to designing the GoCharge, a revolutionary way of charging electric vehicles using the common queuing system of public transportation. The GoCharge is designed to help both the charging system provider and its users. Integrated with the system are self-automated drones that act as gateway for charging the vehicles, and also serves as monitoring unit for power consumption per vehicle. A lot of people find the idea brilliant, and thus we get excited to set out a full commercialized system ready for installation soon this year.

What's the whole idea behind the GoCharge? Visit the official website at gocharge.rethink-tech.com to find out!

When one feels impatient, one feels unloved

Oftentimes, we think that, even if we're in a relationship, we feel that there is imbalance and distrust; as if one of you, or both, feels like over or under-loved. You come to a point where you think, "Hey, I should do something special tonight for my love" and then in an instant, a thought bellows to counter it, saying, "Wait a minute, I was the last one who gave something special. They should compliment that first." It happens. We are human, and we are wired to have errors in every field of emotions and actions. Sometimes, we give in, we never continue that plan of 'something special', and we wait and wait for the assumption that they'll do as what you think. And then you ponder, "Why is this person so insensitive? Why do I love this person? They don't love me back, they don't give me back the love I need!" We fall into retaliation, making the other person miss us, making tantrums, giving signals, and the worst, fight over senseless things.

Now there are two kinds of personal analysis that needs to be done when one person, that one person who first realizes the situation, gets caught in the dilemma. One: Think of this. "Wait, am I giving too much, and as well, expecting a lot in return?" Maybe you are, indeed, giving too much. And you are, also, expecting a lot in return. Of course, we can't rule out the notion that we expect. Hey, this is a relationship, it's a give-and-take kind of thing. It's better to analyze first why your partner fails to do the 'loving you back' part. Maybe they're tired, always stress from work. Maybe they're busy will all the stuff, problems, anything you see which is really pressuring your partner. Maybe, maybe, there'll be a lot of maybe's. Give them some time; they will get back at you and give you the love you need. And if it never happens, and you see that, you're always the one doing everything for her (catch a grenade, will you?), then also maybe, it's time to recount and see if this is the relationship you want.

The next, the second kind is, the point of asking "Why do I love this person?" and stopping right there so you'll be able to analyze your own feelings. Why do you? Why do you keep holding on? Is there a truce you two have made? Or a pre-relationship agreement? Or you just love the person, you trust them, and you know that you're the one who overreacts to situations most of the time? Yep, sometimes we really love that person that we want to know every detail of what's happening on their day. Even what time they went to the toilet. Just relax, we should let our partners breath. Don't worry, they also feel the same. But what's important, you both understand your situations, and respect each other's time. For the long run, you'll be needing that virtue of patience to keep your relationship strong and lasting.

I'm writing this piece not just to express my thoughts, but also to remind me and keep me on track of what should be done within a relationship, so that both of us are happy. And very much in love.

My obligation is to the one I love

And not to the people surrounding us. My actions should always be beheld to the woman I lay my life for. The woman I love is the woman who should receive my love foremost. I've grown from telling others 'I love this girl and you see that I love her' to telling the woman first 'I love you and I know you feel that I love you.' Because love is between two, and others, including the family and friends of both person involved, are not the main objective of this love, not the main players of this act of love. They should support, not abhor, not judge, not meddle in the affair. For two people in love has their own life to live: a life of one, a life of the other, a life of both.

In the middle of a War where the Liberals try to make a world ruled by reason and reality

This is not a post entirely about history; rather, a story about love.

We live in the country of the Philippines, which, as told and re-told a hundred times already in school books, was under the Spanish regime for more than 300 years and became a large cradle of the religion of Christianity up to now. Where the people who are still living, are also struggling to figure out where they fit best: in the traditional, conservatism mindset born from the lessons they got from their elders; or in the raging, fast idealism of pop culture the West has brought upon us; or maintaining the "nationalism effect" on which the glory of the name of the Motherland should be top and among the best in the world. The Filipinos, as how I see them, is in a total bipolar state. A nation of happy smiles but can flip in a second to become the angriest mob they can be. They can be hospitable, but they can be pretentious. Most parents abhor mistakes and want their children to live as perfect as they can be. New generations hating their preceding ones. A nation mind-controlled by media, politics, religion, power, guns, capitalists, among others. A controlled chaos, a country with lost identity.

It's a generalization, and even if I've promised never to generalize again, I just have to let one steam go off. One last. I'm getting frustrated about how the people in this country, including me, are being trapped in the paradox of living under the false meaning of Freedom. I mostly believe it really doesn't exist at all.

But that's not really what I'm gonna rant about.

It's about the traditional culture and mindset of my family in regards to the current relationship I have.

As far as I know, there are no reasons not to date a single mom. Most of them are even the perfect choice for a woman to be involved with. They are more responsible, they are more eager to live a settled life, they dream bigger and aim for a brighter future. It is indeed my earliest wish before to be able to meet and live with someone who are mature, be a single parent or 30-something accomplished lady. I was readying my self since before about this choice. I knew before how people would react, more on how my family will think about my decision. I'm all ready to defend my choice. Now I'm in this scenario. It's the most perfect time to test if I can live by my ideals. And I'm very glad I'm enjoying this life with her right now. I stand by my choice on having a single mom as my girl.

I'm making it last as much as possible.

Mid-January already?

Cooking breakfast for your girlfriend. I think I'm getting the hang of it.

Hello 2013. :)

Next big project for our printing services

What's next for Qwezer's backbone business of shirt printing? Something industrial looking, like this.



Up for some manly-work!

Day 113: Out of the shop, and into the wild

And the day has come. Finally, the chassis of our e-trike design is complete. We got the steel frames painted for rust protection and black theme color. As I have said from last time's post, we were delayed in finishing this part but now, it's already done. We can now go on doing further research and development of our half-finished product before having the casing manufactured in the fiber glass factory.

We also had a test run done yesterday (November 26) from the shop to our main office. It was fun! People were looking at us while we drive down the National Highway with our skeleton e-trike and our thick faces. Who wouldn't be fascinated seeing an alien automobile running on the highway? Good thing the TDRO was kind enough to let us drive on the street.

Watch and see the first complete adventure of our e-trike as we roll out from the shop to our Headquarters.



Hello, electric-driven automotive technology!

More photos of the chassis after the cut.

Day 105: It's rolling!

A long awaited update about Project Proton!

We admit, the schedule got derailed. Big time. We're so excited probably at first that we never anticipated the building of the chassis to last more than a month, which we projected would only take 2 weeks. Lesson learned, though. And a lot of lessons from life came suddenly into our realization. But amid the days of frustrations and loss of inspirations, the e-trike chassis finally was completed, like 95% of it is already done. The only thing left to modify is the braking system, since our earlier design could not fully function.

After we roll out the chassis from the shop, we will conduct test drives to assess its performance first. Housing production will then begin right after, to waste no valuable time. It's a new set of work to do. Nonetheless, the sight of your design functioning and moving means we're doing something right (haha, because if that trike explodes, then we're sure we did something wrong).

Here's a short clip showing the rolling of the trike. That's Allen, our CEO, currently driving our product. We're still checking the connection between the differential and the motor at this scene. Next time, we'll show the e-trike moving in a normal speed. The placement of the batteries is not yet final.



Bring it on, baby.

Day 72: Frames up, almost there

It's taking shape! Not your conventional chassis design, but powerful.

VOILA! Lower frame of the e-trike vehicle is now complete. Also, the roll cage on the passenger side is done. Next to be completed will be the differential axle position on the rear side together with the suspension. We are going to use semi-elliptic type leaf spring on the rear, same as being used in other common wheeled vehicles. For the front, we're planning to use the common motorcycle-type fork with shocks as part of the steering system.

We'll probably have the front side of the roll cage be done last, since it will require angled curvature on its shape. It's a delicate process, since the circular form will be the basis shape for the front fiber glass and hood of the trike.

In case you're wondering what the width of the trike is, it's approximately 1.5 meters, same as a regular owner-type Jeep. This will provide spacious leg room for passengers while entering or seating inside. Also, I checked on the clearance of the entrance and everything is good, with less constraint to the passengers.

I told the preacher I'm in no hurry

Yesterday, I learned how to deal with detachment. I guess it's time to let the seas cover the distance in between. For the lady and for her adventures on the land down under. Thank you. This is my final song for you.

'But if I broke her heart, then won't you tell her I'm sorry?'



Peace.

GIG! TONIGHT!

COMMAND YOUR STREET gig tonight!

Get a load of indie alternative music tonight as we play with other great bands in AMOS Cafe, Kamias, Quezon City. FREE ENTRANCE YO!

Day 65: Start the production!

Finally, the prototyping stage!

About 2 months since the official Day 1 of Project Proton, we enter into fabrication of the e-trike we are designing. Finally, it's taking shape in reality from just the 3D models, system concepts, and electrical diagrams the company is working on (a lot of debating ensued too) for the past days. I can't release the final look of the product yet to the public, since we're still making last updates for its patent.

To cap off, chassis is the first to be created, as it will be the primary basis for the casing and shape of the trike, along with the weight and capacity relations of the whole product. I can say pretty much the frame (shown below) was done in less than two days. Minor errors did occur though they were fixed immediately. Here's a tip: one (especially designers) must always take in mind that precise measurements in working drawings are not always the same when being done in production. There will be an offside more or less to the actual measurements. The best thing to do is to monitor the production and instruct the builder well. Don't be afraid to discuss what you want to come out from the creation process. (But also allow the builder to work on his own. Do not supervise them round-the-clock; they will hate that.)

We're projecting that the whole lower frame will be done by the end of the week, and the rolling cage (the top structure) will be finished by next week. Final chassis then will consist of the wheels, fork, handles, and the axle and brake systems all combined and working well together. Hoping we get on schedule, production of body will start within two weeks. Now that's more exciting to see!

YAY CHASSIS! Apparently, my hands were shaking when I took this photo.

We're estimating that the whole production of this first e-trike will be completed before December. That will be the fastest the production team can handle, and we think it's also fair. We'll see to it that the prototype will roll-out as soon as possible, so we can have more testing done, details revised, and then release it out on the market early next year. This is going to be an interesting last quarter of 2012! Who's getting pumped up? Well, we are.

Til the next update, mates!

You & the Nite, and every stories in between

It's never too early or late in the evening. The night is your comforting shroud.

Ladies, gentlemen, and people from out of this world: the fourth and last single off LEO37's EP album, FANFARE. I can still remember the release of Firedance, the kind of music enough to jump start the energy in any one who listens to the song. Now we've come to a more mellow type with soothing beats, honestly my favorite song from the EP, You & The Nite. Still present is producer John Poon's perfect rhythms and bass lines that go well with Leo's style, and also features the vocals of Lillian Chan, another talented and creative artist not only in the field of music but also in animation and film as well. If you give notice to every detail of the song: the lyrics, the rap, the drums, the tunes, you'll feel the same excitement I'll get.

Jumping from the street scene in the video of last single Gorgeous, You & The Nite showcases a blend in of reality and the animated 2D world. The story of the video tells of Leo's relationship with the night: the special time of the day when ideas come and an unusual kind of serenity envelopes the mind of any creative thinker. Artists, musicians, writers, adventurers, and a lot of people alike find comfort in the calming background of the velvet skies and the hovering dance of the moon. The song and this video describe that surreal scenario really well.

My Mother doesn't just teach

I have a teacher for a mother, and every time we had periodical tests in our school back in my elementary days, she prepares reviewer tests for me and my siblings, much like how they will appear in the exams. Pretty neat, but still I get fair scores. Came high school and college, my mother did not make me those reviewers anymore. I had to do it myself. And lo, I could say my grades did better that time. What I realized was that, when I found out how to mimic what my mom did in teaching me to actually learn from studying (it's like the knowledge-wisdom paradox; you have the ability to know, but simply knowing is not really wisdom), I had a better chance of storing the information I need and using it in the situations I come across up until today. Not that I say my mother spoon-feeding me like that in my younger days is not good, but it kind of taught me in a subliminal way the strategy I have to use in growing up. She may or may have not known of that all along. But hey, it's already embodied in me. For me, she isn't just a teacher who teach from the textbook. She's someone who knows how to teach a life-worth of education.

Thanks Mom. :)

9 Life Lessons from Gordon Dean

1. Never lose your capacity for enthusiasm.
2. Never lose your capacity for indignation.
3. Never judge people. Don’t type them too quickly. But in a pinch, never first assume that a man is bad; first assume that he is good and that, at worst, he is in the gray area between bad and good.
4. Never be impressed by wealth alone or thrown by poverty.
5. If you can’t be generous when it’s hard to be, you won’t be when it’s easy.
6. The greatest builder of confidence is the ability to do something--almost anything--well.
7. When confidence comes, then strive for humility; you aren’t as good as all that.
8. The way to become truly useful is to seek the best that other brains have to offer. Use them to supplement your own, and be prepared to give credit to them when they have helped.
9. The greatest tragedies in the world and personal events stem from misunderstandings. So communicate!

Putting it here so I can read it every time I log on to this blog.

Found on INC.'s website. http://www.inc.com/harvey-mackay/9-life-lessons-every-entrepreneur-needs.html

日本語で (Part 1)

ときどきだれかは他言語で話したい。今日は私のためがその日です。恰も好し、少しでも私が日本語が話せます。たとえ簡単言葉で使って、私の意味は人が分かられます。長い時間に私は日本語話せないんでした。前回は私がタイに住みました。日本に戻って来たい。東京のタワーをもう一回見たいです。そうして、大阪と静岡にまた行きたい。静か気持ちまたほしい。もうすぐ。多分。

'I think you just need someone to talk to'

A new formulated hypothesis for a never-ending social experiment I'm doing: just maybe, we need to meet new people not to always fall romantically in love with. Maybe we need to meet a new person, accidentally, just to talk and have plain conversations with, about fresh topics and funny stuff, minus the romance part what your typical movie, book, or even your closest friends tell you the scenario should be.

At least, the feeling of pressure of having someone to fall in love with will be out of the equation. You'll just get to enjoy that sparingly moment with a stranger, or who knows, a future friend.

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Video has no relation to the topic of this post. I just woke up this morning with Drip playing inside my head. Very wonderful wake-up songs.

Hitler flirter

Because great leaders (and by great, I mean a leader who has ruled a country and tried to expand it; commanded a grand army; wages war against super countries without fear; one who has formulated his own ideals and influenced his people with it; his power felt worldwide; not on the grounds whether he was good or evil since morality I believe is based upon a person's own point of view) have smooth flirting moves too.

This was, as described, taken from Eva Braun's filming of the Führer. More discussions here.

Day 42: E-Trike 70% done, finalizing details, things to come

September. If you've seen August, a sea of red covered all the dates. Note: thesis means consultation services

I know I've been documenting the updates regarding the electric tricycle project we're working on right now just in words on this blog, and I really haven't included pictures of the product itself. It's not that I don't want to show it to you, just that I really can't show pictures yet at this stage. I'm bound by company secrets, you see. But once the prototyping comes soon, I will be able to upload pics about it so don't worry!

The total shape of the electric vehicle is done, and probably will just have minor details to modify over the days to come. Final details regarding the battery system, and accessories including the hand rails, safety features, and stuff are currently last in development. The electrical parts though has been halted in operation due to some other problems the company are currently handling right now. But we are hopeful to complete our goals and milestones before the end of the month. (That means busier days to come!) So yep, cheers?

But I still have time to do other fun things though. Coming up this week:

Forget about your house of cards

Current mood: track no. 4 on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club album. Last time's emo-senti outlook in life: look what's on track number 3. :P

I'm running out of ideas to write again. That means I'll have to say goodbye to melancholy days soon. Ah, no no. How I missed these days, and how I'm going to miss them soon. No more lonely stuff to talk about. Once I sense a new kind of adventure is set, my mind clears off and the sadness that blinds my thoughts are vanishing in exponential (mathematical!) speed.

Last night was spectacular. Finding old friends in unexpected places, talking about philosophy and idealism, listening to live sets of metal and indie music, planning future "saving-the-world" adventures. Fun always starts after 10 in the evening. I did not let a series of mishaps earlier that day to end my Thursday in shame. It was like a dazed night with Minus the Bear's new album playing in my head.

Last truth revealed: it's about a girl. Not really the whole though; there's about stress in business, work, communications, and confusing principles piling up in my head. But yeah, the majority is about the girl. The girl. My friend affirmed "it's always about the female class." Yet the feeling I get is not sadness from rejection or failure of not getting the girl you like (again, psssh). It's about finally deciding to forget. And there are two sides of fear when trying to forget: 1) fear that you'll forget the feelings for another person after all those times you think are now wasted but not really, and 2) fear that the other person will forget their memories of you too, and two you will fall into an Abyss of back to being strangers. Who would want that, of course. But a lot of people have accepted that and have done that already too. We do what we need to do, that is part of human nature. Well I guess, I'm about to embrace that too. The closure is here.

Coming back to the province earlier, I felt the urgent need to take a break from this dilemma again. Problems from the past six months are already cramped in and I haven't had any vacation yet. Good thing what happened last night contributed to ideas of a bright plan ahead.

A new set of cards.