Anyways, I'll take a quick crack.
Phase wires - All the way to the motor or short
For simplicity of end user installation, all the way to the motor. It should only be a few more feet which should mean not so much increased cost. However, I haven't thought through the "motor connector" issue, but, it seems like motor wires are generally kept short and setting up an extra wire with two extra connectors in between the controller and motor introduces resistances losses and just more difficult installation. Although, those european style terminal blocks are awesome I've found! I think I've found connector nirvana with those!
Power wires - 45A anderson, 75A anderson, bare coper
45A would be more readily available, they're more common and they're cheaper. If someone plans to be launching huge currents and feels uncomfortable past 45A, I think they can make the upgrade if necessary. The 75A ones are just... huge and add unnecessary expense to those who wouldn't use them and would add to the cost.
Phase and power wires - 10 AWG or 8AWG
I personally think 60 amps through 10 AWG wire is fine on a bike, and 10 gauge wire fits into more connectors. 8 awg isn't exactly a more readily justifiable improvement in terms of performance and cost.
Brake connector - Yes or no
Many would find it useless, but I find the idea appealing, especially if cruise control is used in conjunction. It's also nice for those "shorted throttle" situations and those with sticky throttles.
Cruise Control - Yes or no
If it doesn't add a per unit expense, then it should be included. As far as practicality goes, I don't think it's needed but I can imagine how it might be appealing to a few.
3 speed - Yes or no
Uhhhh? What? Are you suggesting you'd program three user definable "speed limits" with the microcontroller that would be switchable during biking? I'm sure that would be nice to a few, but I don't think I'd find particular use for it. Welll...... maybe, just maybe, if I didn't have a speedometer of some type, it might be nice to limit the speed to a known value so that way I don't "accidentally" go too fast.
Phase wires - All the way to the motor or short
For simplicity of end user installation, all the way to the motor. It should only be a few more feet which should mean not so much increased cost. However, I haven't thought through the "motor connector" issue, but, it seems like motor wires are generally kept short and setting up an extra wire with two extra connectors in between the controller and motor introduces resistances losses and just more difficult installation. Although, those european style terminal blocks are awesome I've found! I think I've found connector nirvana with those!
Power wires - 45A anderson, 75A anderson, bare coper
45A would be more readily available, they're more common and they're cheaper. If someone plans to be launching huge currents and feels uncomfortable past 45A, I think they can make the upgrade if necessary. The 75A ones are just... huge and add unnecessary expense to those who wouldn't use them and would add to the cost.
Phase and power wires - 10 AWG or 8AWG
I personally think 60 amps through 10 AWG wire is fine on a bike, and 10 gauge wire fits into more connectors. 8 awg isn't exactly a more readily justifiable improvement in terms of performance and cost.
Brake connector - Yes or no
Many would find it useless, but I find the idea appealing, especially if cruise control is used in conjunction. It's also nice for those "shorted throttle" situations and those with sticky throttles.
Cruise Control - Yes or no
If it doesn't add a per unit expense, then it should be included. As far as practicality goes, I don't think it's needed but I can imagine how it might be appealing to a few.
3 speed - Yes or no
Uhhhh? What? Are you suggesting you'd program three user definable "speed limits" with the microcontroller that would be switchable during biking? I'm sure that would be nice to a few, but I don't think I'd find particular use for it. Welll...... maybe, just maybe, if I didn't have a speedometer of some type, it might be nice to limit the speed to a known value so that way I don't "accidentally" go too fast.