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    Pedego Customer Service

    I've been a little lax on Endless Sphere lately, life interferes. My Pedego Interceptor is now 4 1/2 years old and has, according to a broken odometer, about 5K miles on it. It's on it's third rear tire, second shifter and now a brand new computer/control panel. On weeks when there isn't time...
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    Foxx Batteries, 3 1/2 years later

    My eagerly awaited 48 volt 20 AH Foxx LiPo's battery pack arrived after Thanksgiving in 2007 and I was a proud parent. The factory BMS quit a couple of months later but Zane at Foxx sent me a new charger with built in BMS and directions, and wire, to reconfigure and all went well for a couple...
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    24 Pin connector, disassembly

    Because I wasn't paying attention and didn't want to get off the bike I attempted to zip up the little compartment on top of my battery pack that keeps the male end of my 24 pin connector out of the weather. Since I have zipped up this little compartment countless times it amazed me, frightened...
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    Blown Charger w/bms 48 volt, need repair or replacement

    I'm BACK! Now that the frigid FL weather is breaking I took my bike out today and upon returning and plugging the charger in I discovered it has taken seriously ill and may in fact be dead. The charger is, according to the label, a BCO Lithium Charger BCO 4808B that was manufactured in...
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    evehicles vs fuel cell

    Due to many factors I have been lax visiting ES lately and have to make a confession that I, after 14 years, bought a I.C.E. P.O.V. The ebike simply cannot carry three grandkids. Prior to purchasing my minivan however I did a lot of research into which vehicle would best suit our long term...
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    What would you sell?

    Part of yesterday's errands included a stop at a solar energy store. We learned a lot about solar energy and its tremendous limitations for reducing our electric bill. Investment versus payback were totally out of the question for our purposes. Yet once it was decided we weren't going to be...
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    Speedo computers

    Because I often live in never never land sometimes I have a situation and don't even know about it. It's possible I have a little situation although so far it hasn't really meant anything. On a little one mile road from the entrace of one of my golf courses to the clubhouse a friend of mine...
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    Back on the road, update to drowned 5304

    Thanks to Fechter, I Am Oz, Justin and Electric Rider I'm mostly back on the road. All I lack at the moment is the correct way to hook up my Watts Up meter because when I took everything apart I failed to mark where the wires came from so I would know how to put them back. The new Crystalyte...
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    Hall sensors vs controller

    OK, I'm getting more tired of this then you'all but bear with me for just a minute longer. I left the motor alone yesterday and allowed the problem to stew in my subconscious mind, a trick that often works for me. This morning I went to try checking the Hall sensors again according to Fechters...
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    How do I get the side covers off my Crystalyte 5304

    OK, here's the latest on my rain damaged Phoenix Cruiser. A friend with a Suburban and a bike rack, a strong friend, took me to my mother-in-laws house where we loaded the bike. Once the bike was off the ground and onto the carrier it was obvious from what I had been reading the motor was/is...
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    Rain and the Hub Motor, shorted out again

    Gentlemen: Again today, caught in an absolute downpour. Covered the throttle and cruise with a plastic bag, controller in another bag but five minutes later throttle quit in on position. Braking shut it down but it would come back on gradually until lt finally quit altogether. Found shelter...
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    Fortune Magazine & The Tesla

    This months issue of Fortune dropped today and there is a nice fairly lengthy article about the Tesla and the delays. The two principals get to air their differences a bit but acid aside it's a good article and worth reading. Fortunately it can be done on the bench in front of the magazine...
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    Amazing Air Car from India

    I've seen threads on air vehicles before but here is one that has come into being on a commercial scale albeit not for us unless you live in India. At first glance I see great potential and despite the obvious problems of having that much compressed air onboard in the event of a collision or...
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    Is now the time?

    A friend of mine who recently purchased his first ebike has moved back to Maine for the summer. Maine is like Canada and has only a few days of summer and he is probabably freezing his ass off but he took his bike so he'll be happy. Prior to his leaving we discussed whether or not NOW is the...
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    Another update on Aten Energy (Zane) 48 volt LIPO4's

    It's been six months and about 1,200 miles on the Aten Energy 48 volt 20 AH LiPO4 pack. The batteries have been virtually trouble free but that hasn't been true for the charger or BMS. In defense of Zane though I paid once and only once, everything else has been under warranty and my service...
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    Replacement LiPo4 charger with built in BMS

    OK, here's the deal. I'm confused AGAIN. Zane of Aten Energy sent me a replacement charger for my 48V 20 AH pack as the BMS built into the battery died. The new charger is three times the size of the old one and LOTS of lights and a big fan. It also has lots of wires. LOTS of wires. On my...
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    What kind of helmet do you use?

    Without walking down to the bike I can't tell you the name of the store I bought this from, it was in Oregon and that's all I remember and that store beat the price on this one. I believe it was $76.00 including shipping and no sales tax. After I paid for it I found one for $56.00 plus...
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    My BMS quit. I think. Something quit

    Batteries: Aten Energy LiPO4, 48 volt, 20 AH OK, here is the deal: Today, in the rain, a light rain, a mile from the house my battery quit. Prior to quitting the battery was reading >52 volts and had been used only 15 miles. When everything stopped I glanced at the watts up and had dropped...
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    Elica: Japans Electric Super Car

    Like a lot of retired folks I need to get a job just so I can take a day off. The other day I TIVO'd a program on the HDNET called Elica: Japans Electric Super Car and rather than watch Donald Trump I watched it this evening. WOW. Elica is a eight wheeled 400 KM per hour hub motor...
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    My bike is done, complete, finished, at least 98%

    With now over 1,500 miles I think the last modification is complete. Everything works and even though I'm not finished testing the LiPO4's I find it hard to imagine they won't live up to the hype and perhaps exceed my expectations. Despite the fact I liked my Xyster imitation battery cover I...
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    Whatcha all think of this particular model?

    A friend of mine, who happens to be from Maine, is the onliest person I know in person who is actually interested in an electric bicycle. We've had a couple of discussions re same and he has ridden mine and come back with the famous EV Grin. He has looked at this model on the web...
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    Xyster virus is catching

    With the help of several forum members, despite some charger issues, my new LiPO4 pack is up and running and delivering excellent performance thus far. But the LiPO4 pack is in one single bulky package and not in the handy split arrangement my SLA's were. This resulted in a difficult mounting...
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    Help, again, re Charger for the LIPO4's

    I'm still trying to download pics and post but in the meantime I'm suffering a technical glitch. The new LIPO4's have 26.3 miles on them. They started at 53.6 volts and are now at 50.6 volts and the charger isn't working! Since it's the weekend I can't get hold of Zane. Here is what I know...
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    Zanes of Aten Energy 48 volt 20 AH LiPO4, first test

    First: Imagine your SLA's as a decent four cylinder. Next imagine same car with a strong V-6. The power difference is incredible. My cord used to download pics is still on the boat so will post them tomorrow but in the meantime it took very little time to at least get the new batteries...
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    Uh Oh, I messed up

    It started out as a good day. The Raymarine guy came and fixed the radar antenna on the boat and the bride and I went into town so she could grocery shop and I could stop at the local LBS. I needed a inner tube for my Cannondale which I'm selling on Ebay and a box to ship it in. Naturally the...
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