Recent content by encinitas

So I have the LCD now. I'm still not getting the system to function.I've connected the LCD and tried to switch on, but I can't get the LCD to stay illuminated for more than a fraction of a second. I put a multimeter on the power wire that goes from the controller to the LCD, and there is...

Ah, I see. I ran my previous setup without the display, but they sent the S-series controller because the one I ordered was out of stock ... D8veh, do you recommend one of the S-series controllers over the others? I know you've done a lot with BMS systems.

Hello, I recently received a S12SN controller from BMS Battery and thought I'd have an easy time swapping out the KU163 controller that came with my Q11 motor, but alas, tis not so. I had a lot of help from several folks when I did the original setup and was hoping to call on their knowledge...

I did read the Sheldon Brown and several other sources. I do almost all of my own bike work/maintenance, and will get to wheels, but I run a flower biz and we had this little thing called Valentine's that was keeping me busy :) and I wanted to ride that bike. The $20 spent at the LBS was a great...

I thought I'd update after a few weeks. I have had the chance to take a variety of rides of various lengths and grades (we are in hilly Southern California) culminating in a 20 mile trip yesterday. My 8 year old son has named the motor "Fasty" and declared that we must treat it like another...

According to the Calibike guy, the white switch is off purely for shipping. I've tried to call him, because if I don't need it anymore, i'd like to get rid of it. When I get through, I'll let you know. As far as a review of the battery, let me know what to measure, and I'd be glad to report...

O joy! I hooked up the throttle, got 4.38 volts when I applied throttle. Hooked up the hall connector and phase wires, got voltage, lifted up the wheel, gave the throttle a twist and, yes!, power delivered to the wheel! The sound is a low whine, seems normal to me. One thing that I discovered...

To answer Neil's question, I never connected the battery to anything other than the battery connections on the controller. And yes, different throttle. I'd forgotten to look closely at that first picture and had been wondering why we were talking about a red button. Glad that is cleared up...

I think I've caught up to you now and understand how to use the probes correctly. I left it alone for a few hours and am now testing per your instructions. voltage reading on the battery by itself: 54.1 I then connected the battery to the controller, nothing else connected. black probe...

Here is the issue I mentioned: another user was having problems turning on controller with the same battery I bought. http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64977&p=991093&hilit=calibike+48v+15ah#p991093 Perhaps one solution would be to take my controller to ebike shop and ask...

Please see photos of plugs below. I threw in one of the battery for good measure. The throttle does not have a switch or fuel gauge--nothing other than a twister. As finally answered in previous post, the connectors to the kit are unique--there is no mixing them up. So, I think I understand...

Here are answers to all previously asked questions. When you initially connect the battery to the controller, do you get a big spark? or do you know about pre charge and have you done something to avoid it? ANSWER: No big spark, and I’ve done nothing to avoid precharge. I'd take everything...

Gentlemen, Thanks for your continued assistance. Didn't know about the quote function, and now just can't figure it out. And I thought I was an internet guy. Anyway, have just gone through Neil's request for answers and will post that shortly. Then I will review your new posts starting with...

Sorry, work got in the way of seeking higher truths in the world of ebikes, but in the last couple of days, I got a key from the vendor on the wires in the controller. However, my controller does not have the ignition wire as shown in their diagram, so now I'm not sure I got the correct...

I finally bought my first kit after over a year of looking at bikes and kits. The readymade bikes I loved were all over $3k, which I couldn't justify for my intended use as a errand-running, beach getaway bike. My kit and battery total is $700 and I am putting it on a used bike that I bought...