SportBiker
10 mW
Hello.
I've been lurking for awhile but feel the need to each out for some help as I am feeling overwhelmed and am not trusting my judgment right now.
A car hit me when I was on the e-bike I built from a kit. I'm mostly OK and the only thing that really broke on the bike was the throttle.
But when I tried replacing the throttle I think the throttle sense wire for the controller managed to make a connection with the voltage sense wire. I think the controller is fried.
My first question is how can I test the controller?
Second, how can I test the throttle?
Third, what should I replace the controller with? (will provide more details)
Forth, any recommendations on a throttle? I like just having an on/off switch (no key) and voltage display.
Details...
The kit I got is the JAXPETY 36V 500W Electric Bicycle Cycle 26" E Bike Front Wheel Ebike Hub Motor Conversion Kit Hub Motor Wheel on Amazon.
I started with a 36V Li-Ion battery but upgraded to 48v and the kit seemed to handle it.
In finding a replacement controller I'd like a little more power and if possible regenerative breaking. I live in Santa Barbara, CA and there are a lot of hills. I'm going through break pads way to fast.
I am a full time student at Santa Barbara City College and sharing a room to make ends meet. Money is tight and I am trying to get my commuter bike back up and running as fast and cheaply as possible.
I'm hoping to get some input before trying to buy some parts on Amazon.
Thanks for any advice,
Carl
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I've been lurking for awhile but feel the need to each out for some help as I am feeling overwhelmed and am not trusting my judgment right now.
A car hit me when I was on the e-bike I built from a kit. I'm mostly OK and the only thing that really broke on the bike was the throttle.
But when I tried replacing the throttle I think the throttle sense wire for the controller managed to make a connection with the voltage sense wire. I think the controller is fried.
My first question is how can I test the controller?
Second, how can I test the throttle?
Third, what should I replace the controller with? (will provide more details)
Forth, any recommendations on a throttle? I like just having an on/off switch (no key) and voltage display.
Details...
The kit I got is the JAXPETY 36V 500W Electric Bicycle Cycle 26" E Bike Front Wheel Ebike Hub Motor Conversion Kit Hub Motor Wheel on Amazon.
I started with a 36V Li-Ion battery but upgraded to 48v and the kit seemed to handle it.
In finding a replacement controller I'd like a little more power and if possible regenerative breaking. I live in Santa Barbara, CA and there are a lot of hills. I'm going through break pads way to fast.
I am a full time student at Santa Barbara City College and sharing a room to make ends meet. Money is tight and I am trying to get my commuter bike back up and running as fast and cheaply as possible.
I'm hoping to get some input before trying to buy some parts on Amazon.
Thanks for any advice,
Carl
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