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by ATinkerer
Feb 13 2022 12:45pm
Forum: EBike Non-hub Motor Drives
Topic: Welding pannier rack to frame with mid drive motor inatalled on it
Replies: 12
Views: 834

Re: Welding pannier rack to frame with mid drive motor inatalled on it

There are several other techniques other than electric arc welding. Considerable Shouting mentioned adhesive bonding. There are also several flame soldering/brazing products that work well with aluminum and do not require the higher heat that arc welding produces.
by ATinkerer
Jan 24 2022 7:39pm
Forum: EBike Technical
Topic: CA digital switch - extra button
Replies: 11
Views: 488

Re: CA digital switch - extra button

Confirmed the dark blue wire in my photo was not connected, tucked up into the shrink sleeve, so two wires available.
Not going to get back to this for a couple of days. Have some trail work to do while the weather is dryer.
by ATinkerer
Jan 24 2022 6:26pm
Forum: EBike Technical
Topic: CA digital switch - extra button
Replies: 11
Views: 488

Re: CA digital switch - extra button

Got curious enough to pull the shrink wrap off of mine. There is a brown lead that is not connected hidden in the wrap. It's short enough that I will have to splice something onto it if I were to connect it. Now to determine what happens when each button is pushed. Ground and +5 are defined in the d...
by ATinkerer
Jan 23 2022 1:22pm
Forum: EBike Technical
Topic: CA digital switch - extra button
Replies: 11
Views: 488

Re: CA digital switch - extra button

Following - Haven't figured out a way to use it either.
by ATinkerer
Dec 01 2021 2:25pm
Forum: EBike Build Threads
Topic: Lightweight Reverse Trike With 3 Hub Motors Build
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: Lightweight Reverse Trike With 3 Hub Motors Build

Will be following your efforts with interest.
by ATinkerer
Nov 02 2021 1:43pm
Forum: EBike Troubleshooting
Topic: GMAC + phaserunner + CA3 (v3.15) : speedometer issue
Replies: 8
Views: 661

Re: GMAC + phaserunner + CA3 (v3.15) : speedometer issue

This is what I purchased: GMAC REAR KIT, ADVANCED PAS Motor Winding Speed 1 x GMAC10T 1 x Rim26_Alex 1 x Phaserunner_L10 V3 Cycle Analyst 1 x CA3-WP Include Auxiliary Input and On/Off Switch 1 x CA3_MFSwitch Pedal Sensor Type 1 x PAS_24P Throttle Choice 1 x T-Lever eBrake Cutoffs 1 x TripWire_Pull T...
by ATinkerer
Oct 16 2021 12:59pm
Forum: EBike Troubleshooting
Topic: GMAC + phaserunner + CA3 (v3.15) : speedometer issue
Replies: 8
Views: 661

Re: GMAC + phaserunner + CA3 (v3.15) : speedometer issue

Have a very similar set up on my scorpion and, so far everything is working fine with v3.14.
Makes me hesitant to install the new firmware.
by ATinkerer
Aug 07 2021 6:45pm
Forum: EBike Technical
Topic: phaserunner set up
Replies: 4
Views: 578

Re: phaserunner set up

Have you been through the phaserunner manual.
Specifically the setup section:
https://ebikes.ca/documents/PhaserunnerDraft.pdf
by ATinkerer
Jul 31 2021 11:42am
Forum: Bike Mechanical & Structural
Topic: What tool do I need for this?
Replies: 10
Views: 891

Re: What tool do I need for this?

Perhaps freehub nut driver?
by ATinkerer
Jul 26 2021 12:22pm
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: hp velotechnik heim joints
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: hp velotechnik heim joints

When using a washer above the ball for safety, make sure there is enough motion range before contact as the suspension moves.
I've had to put a standard washer below the large one to get enough freedom.
by ATinkerer
Jul 11 2021 1:33pm
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: hp velotechnik heim joints
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: hp velotechnik heim joints

I'd check the bore size. It is relatively unusual for the shank and bore to be different.
There are some exceptions, but usually the difference is significantly more than 1mm.

Suspect the size rating has more to do with the thickness of the housing and strength rating.
by ATinkerer
Jul 11 2021 11:31am
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: hp velotechnik heim joints
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: hp velotechnik heim joints

Try aircraft or race car supply shops. They are commonly used in experimental aircraft control linkages or race car suspension and steering gear. Industrial supply houses also are good supply sources. (McMaster-Carr). There are varying grades, at varying prices. Suggestion, for suspension units put ...
by ATinkerer
Jun 07 2021 11:10am
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: Rear HUB drive kit with torque sensor (bottom bracket), Bafang, Tongsheng
Replies: 7
Views: 1209

Re: Rear HUB drive kit with torque sensor (bottom bracket), Bafang, Tongsheng

Your choice. Grin will sell component parts, or a coordinated kit.
As the other poster mentioned, they are not cheap.
Compared with complete ebike purchase, could be considered inexpensive, if you have the talent to assemble, program and test what you select.
by ATinkerer
Jun 05 2021 12:58pm
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: Rear HUB drive kit with torque sensor (bottom bracket), Bafang, Tongsheng
Replies: 7
Views: 1209

Re: Rear HUB drive kit with torque sensor (bottom bracket), Bafang, Tongsheng

Used Grin's bottom bracket torque sensor combined with CA on my Scorpion ebike conversion.
Works well with geared hub motor I chose to use and phaserunner.
by ATinkerer
Apr 30 2021 11:21am
Forum: EBike Build Threads
Topic: Disc Brake Conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 835

Re: Disc Brake Conversion

If your adapter plate is stiff enough to maintain alignment between caliper and rotor, you only need a torque arm connected to the frame. Motorcycles use the design quite a bit with the caliper mounted both above and below the axle, with the torque transmitted into the swingarm by a tubular rod.
by ATinkerer
Nov 09 2020 12:31pm
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: Question regarding brake sensors. HELP NEEDED
Replies: 8
Views: 432

Re: Question regarding brake sensors. HELP NEEDED

My reference (CA) was to the Cycle Analyst controller that Grin also sells. They also have a collection of various wiring plugs that include quite a few of the common plugs. https://ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/connectors.html Good collection of information, and parts if the shipping is not...
by ATinkerer
Nov 08 2020 12:39pm
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: Question regarding brake sensors. HELP NEEDED
Replies: 8
Views: 432

Re: Question regarding brake sensors. HELP NEEDED

Grin has this type switch:

https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-pro ... pwire.html

it integrates nicely with the CA plugs.
by ATinkerer
Sep 07 2020 10:51am
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: Question about a recumbent trike build
Replies: 13
Views: 970

Re: Question about a recumbent trike build

Take a look at the motors Grin Tech has available.

https://www.ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bic ... /rear.html

I used the GMAC when I put an electric drive on my Scorpion, and it seems to be working well. Not a cheap motor.
by ATinkerer
Jul 26 2020 11:47am
Forum: EBike Technical
Topic: GMAC 10T CA v.3 speedometer readings off by a lot
Replies: 5
Views: 762

Re: GMAC 10T CA v.3 speedometer readings off by a lot

My GMAC literature says 6 speed pulses/revolution.
The 16 magnetic pole pairs (80 effective has to do with motor drive settings.
by ATinkerer
May 06 2020 3:32pm
Forum: EBike General Discussion
Topic: Question about making recumbent e-trike
Replies: 21
Views: 1106

Re: Question about making recumbent e-trike

Can only comment on my choices in my recent conversion on an HPVelo Scorpion FS26. Chose to go with a hub motor and 36v battery. Mounted the battery low toward the rear and was able to maintain just about the same weight distribution as the unconverted bike. (it is heavier on the side where the batt...