Recent content by mr-motorvator

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    The end of the Pedelec!

    I think we can be sure that scooters will only be allowed on the road/cycle lanes. Tiny wheels are a hazard: the smallest stone or hole can have you off. Kickbikes ride better as well as larger wheel scooters like Swifty (349 wheels)
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    The end of the Pedelec!

    Some good ideas here - apart from the sitting or standing nonsense: does the scooter have different rules according to wether you sit or stand? What if it has a seat but you choose to stand? I am 'pedaling impaired' so I focus on the Special Needs side, so for me pedalling has always been an...
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    The end of the Pedelec!

    Once small electric scooters are made legal on the road the requirement to pedal bikes for powee becomes unsupportable. As has been the case in France, Germany, Spain etc. for some years. Back to Twist and Go! Hurrayy!!!!
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    Electrifying a Di Blasi Trike conversion

    I am working on a conversion for the R32 to make it electric assist with pedal and throttle control. I think the Di Blasi system is based upon a Cyclone system (www.cyclone-uk.com). It is probably a 24V 250W motor with an internal controller. If the original wiring is used then a Cyclone...
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    Kingmeter KM5S 36V250W LSW-675 Sine Wave Controller

    Are you still having trouble? I have a few controllers and LCDs from BMSbattery such as S06P. I may have a S09P that can handle higher current but you may prefer a sensor controller. I think your best option could be the S09PW as it includes all you need. I'll buy your KM5S setup - send a...
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    Case studies - how has your electric bike changed your life?

    I had an incomplete quadriplegic spinal injury from a cycling accident in 1995. I was back home in 6 months with some very wobbly walking. My family and friends were great: anytime I needed a lift I just called but after a few months I really wanted my independence back. I worked in IT and...
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    Taking a Tongxin motor apart.

    Service or Repair of nano motors in UK I have the tools to dismantle the nano motors in UK along with spare parts. I also have the correct grease: if you have tried oiling or greasing it yourself, I will need to clean it out completely. Also I can replace the freewheel and fix motor cable...
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    Home made pedelec/pedal torque sensor

    Pedal Torque Measurement I'm normally a reader rather than participant, but this is a very interesting topic. I am designing a system to use as a retrofit with a hub motor: I have various samples from suppliers including the 'standard' chainwheel rotation/direction sensor (PAS), a chainwheel...
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    Battery Meters

    Power consumption 'meter' I am working on a new meter that measures voltage (a simple static guide), Amp/hours consumed since recharge (aka coulomb-counting) and has an audible feedback on the actual current being consumed. Coulomb-counting is a good measure, but you need to calbrate it as...
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    When in Milan...

    Microbike and Family Trike in Rome! I was visiting Rome in November when I saw this 'Microbike' chained up near the Vatican: it looked very neat and I guess is a crank-drive system, though the battery was quite heavy. I tried lifting it but the owner ran to me shouting in Italian! I was...