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[ArthurR]

Hi I am Arthur I am 77yrs. old and have been riding all my life. A couple of years ago I found that age had caught up with me but I did not want to stop riding so I went electric to help me get out on the road. Unfortunately I had a heart attack last August and now am not as steady as I was but I still want to get out biking if possible so I bought an electric trike which seems quite good. However I was informed that They would not supply one with a throttle owing to new regulations. I have been told that I should be able to fit a throttle to this unit and was wondering if anyone could explain how this can be done. I have had a look in the housing where the controller is and there is one connection that is not used in there It has a larger white connector on with 2 pins inside. There is a back wire and a red wire leading into this connector. and I was wondering If this was originally the connector for the throttle. It would be great if someone could give me some info on this. By the way I think the unit is a BAFANG as the no on the hub motor iBFSWXB36v250w 170R. Thanks Arthur

 

[Gaz]

Hello Arthur

Can't help you with the throttle electrickery, so it's just a hello from me. Someone'll be along in a bit who knows the clever stuff, I'm sure.

Gaz

 

[ArthurR]

Hello Arthur

Can't help you with the throttle electrickery, so it's just a hello from me. Someone'll be along in a bit who knows the clever stuff, I'm sure.

Gaz

Thanks a lot its good to know I've been noticed though thanks for the welcome Art.

 

[flecc]

I have had a look in the housing where the controller is and there is one connection that is not used in there It has a larger white connector on with 2 pins inside. There is a back wire and a red wire leading into this connector. and I was wondering If this was originally the connector for the throttle. It would be great if someone could give me some info on this.

A throttle normally needs three connections Arthur, 5 volt, ground and signal. This is probably one for the experience of d8veh and hopefully he'll spot the thread. Meanwhile if you are able to post a clear photo of the controller internals it might be helpful in determining whether a throttle is possible,
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[Nealh]

Throttle as flecc has said has 3 pins/wires. A pic of the controller and wires from the controller nicely spread/layed out will be of great help.

 

[ArthurR]

A throttle normally needs three connections Arthur, 5 volt, ground and signal. This is probably one for the experience of d8veh and hopefully he'll spot the thread. Meanwhile if you are able to post a clear photo of the controller internals it might be helpful in determining whether a throttle is possible,
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Thanks for the note I am not sure how to post a picture though still struggle to get around the site you will have guessed that I am not very good with I.T. Still thanks for the interest and taking time to answer Arthur

 

[ArthurR]

Throttle as flecc has said has 3 pins/wires. A pic of the controller and wires from the controller nicely spread/layed out will be of great help.

 

[ArthurR]

Thanks Neal I will try to get a pic loaded up but thanks for taking time to answer Arthur

 

[flecc]

Thanks for the note I am not sure how to post a picture though still struggle to get around the site you will have guessed that I am not very good with I.T. Still thanks for the interest and taking time to answer Arthur

When you post a reply Arthur, there's three buttons at the foot of the reply box. The middle one is Upload a File, so you can use that to navigate to your photo on your computer etc and then upload it, following the instructions. Then finally use the Post Reply button.
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[ArthurR]

When you post a reply Arthur, there's three buttons at the foot of the reply box. The middle one is Upload a File, so you can use that to navigate to your photo on your computer etc and then upload it, following the instructions. Then finally use the Post Reply button.
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Hi flecc you are being very helpful will need to look at it tomorrow thanks again for your time and info Arthur

 

[Robbieg]

Hi Arthur,. Unable to help with technical advice although there are plenty of knowledgable members able to; good to see that recent health problems hasn't dampened your enthusiasm to keep getting out on the bike so good on ya !

 

[KirstinS]

Hi Arthur and welcome

Is the controller housing separate from the battery holder or contained within it (again pictures speak a thousand words !)

The reason I ask is that if it it is separate AND for some reason your current controller won't accept a throttle then you could change to one that does not very little money. Batteries are very expensive, motors a little expensive , all other parts are pretty cheap. And your motor is very common one so easy to find new , compatible parts

Cheers

 

[ArthurR]

Hi Arthur,. Unable to help with technical advice although there are plenty of knowledgable members able to; good to see that recent health problems hasn't dampened your enthusiasm to keep getting out on the bike so good on ya !

Thanks for the reply and compliment. I have started to build another Trike and add a motor to it with a throttle but thanks anyway. Arthur

 

[ArthurR]

Hi Arthur and welcome

Is the controller housing separate from the battery holder or contained within it (again pictures speak a thousand words !)

The reason I ask is that if it it is separate AND for some reason your current controller won't accept a throttle then you could change to one that does not very little money. Batteries are very expensive, motors a little expensive , all other parts are pretty cheap. And your motor is very common one so easy to find new , compatible parts

Cheers

Hi Kirstin thanks for taking the time to respond. Your suggestion sounds great I never thought of going down that route. The controller just sits in a compartment at the bottom of the down tube. I think it is completely separate as you can just pull all the plugs out and it is free. I think the reason that it won't accept a throttle may be the fact that new regulations don't allow new vehicles to be fitted with a throttle. However I decided to go down a different route I have bought a new trike and have just bought a Golden Motor Magic Pie 4. Daft isn't it but on this unit I had to pay extra for the PEDLEC as this only comes with a throttle as standard. (Total turnaround.) A bit more expensive than your idea though. In future though I may try to upgrade to the Bafang mid drive system if it will fit on the Amacco Trike. Thanks again for your help I may still look into it then I can have a spare trike if I wreck one . Best wishes Arthur.