Tsdz2 firmware open source adapted to vlcd5, vlcd6 and xh18
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emr said:emr said:I found this item, which appears to be what we need for the Gear shift sensing as it connects to the existing VLCD5 brake sensor sockets, but it doesn't appear to use 5v source. Unsure how it can work without the 5v. It also has brake sensors suitable for hydraulic brakes...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33060254663.html
I purchased one of these gear sensors and have fitted it near the gear changer on the handlebar. I haven't tested on the road but I can confirm it does turn the motor off momentarily (maybe 0.5 of a second (estimated)) when changing gears on the workstand. I suspect it will be the solution to the IGH issue of needing to stop pedalling to allow the hub to change gears.
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Hi Emma
I received my gear sensor the other day. However I'm not sure it is working. I have plugged it in bit the light doesn't turn on? I also put a gear cable through it and tried running the motor via the throttle - but it doesn't seem to work at all while I have the gear sensor plugged in. Was there any tricks to install it? I have a bbshd with a gear sensor and they was very straight forward to install.
Thanks
Matt
lupe said:emr said:emr said:I found this item, which appears to be what we need for the Gear shift sensing as it connects to the existing VLCD5 brake sensor sockets, but it doesn't appear to use 5v source. Unsure how it can work without the 5v. It also has brake sensors suitable for hydraulic brakes...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33060254663.html
I purchased one of these gear sensors and have fitted it near the gear changer on the handlebar. I haven't tested on the road but I can confirm it does turn the motor off momentarily (maybe 0.5 of a second (estimated)) when changing gears on the workstand. I suspect it will be the solution to the IGH issue of needing to stop pedalling to allow the hub to change gears.
GearSensor_1.jpg
GearSensor_2.JPG
Hi Emma
I received my gear sensor the other day. However I'm not sure it is working. I have plugged it in bit the light doesn't turn on? I also put a gear cable through it and tried running the motor via the throttle - but it doesn't seem to work at all while I have the gear sensor plugged in. Was there any tricks to install it? I have a bbshd with a gear sensor and they was very straight forward to install.
Thanks
Matt
Hi Matt,
I also had the issue where I couldn't see the small blue LED light illuminate when I moved a cable through the gear sensor. I then made sure the plugs on the gear sensor leads were very firmly pushed into the VLCD5 sockets, and it then started to work.
I don't use a throttle due to having a temperature sensor in the motor (which everyone should have) which disables the throttle,so unsure on that issue. I wouldn't have expected the gear sensor to affect the throttle operation, as the gear sensor is only producing an imitation of a momentary application of the brake.
Cheers Em
Regarding the hardware calibration method that is described in the Wiki, what exactly do you calibrate when you perform this method? The scale of the sensor? I have 2 bikes with the tsdz2, and on my main bike the difference between right and left pedal is big. Its not a problem when I'm up to a certain speed, it is the force that is needed on the pedal to get assistance from standstill that is a little annoying. I have tuned hat when I push the right side pedal really hard, it starts the assistance. That makes the left side so that I can barely rest my foot on the pedal without the assistance starts. It is a little annoying in the technical trails when trying to get up on the bike, it is not always possible to start with the left foot.
If it wasnt for my other bike which is damn close to perfect, I would have just thought you get what you pay for (this motor is really cheap for what it is capable of after all). If it is an easy way to fix it, I figured it was worth a shot. I tried to read the wiki, but I'm not sure if hardware calibration of the sensor would help this issued with the pedals being so different?
If it wasnt for my other bike which is damn close to perfect, I would have just thought you get what you pay for (this motor is really cheap for what it is capable of after all). If it is an easy way to fix it, I figured it was worth a shot. I tried to read the wiki, but I'm not sure if hardware calibration of the sensor would help this issued with the pedals being so different?
Hello to all and a dutiful thanks to all those who contribute with their knowledge and their time.
Over time I have electrified several bicycles with the tsdz2 and thanks to you I find them all fantastic.
Now my question
after analyzing all the various forums (even the Italian one) I don't understand why the SW102 display with 8 pin adapter works with the original sw without the need of bootloader (for example the one sold by eco cycle) and cannot work with the firmware modified by mbrusa (thanks again for the effort)
Of course I don't want to be able to change parameters on the fly just to use it as a command to change assistance levels and to be able to view battery power and speed.
I usually change the parameters only with the java configurator
so I ask you if it is possible to use the SW102 command in place of my current VLCD5 and possibly how to set the java configurator to make it active.
Thanks Luca
Over time I have electrified several bicycles with the tsdz2 and thanks to you I find them all fantastic.
Now my question
after analyzing all the various forums (even the Italian one) I don't understand why the SW102 display with 8 pin adapter works with the original sw without the need of bootloader (for example the one sold by eco cycle) and cannot work with the firmware modified by mbrusa (thanks again for the effort)
Of course I don't want to be able to change parameters on the fly just to use it as a command to change assistance levels and to be able to view battery power and speed.
I usually change the parameters only with the java configurator
so I ask you if it is possible to use the SW102 command in place of my current VLCD5 and possibly how to set the java configurator to make it active.
Thanks Luca
Hi LucaLuca68 said:
Are you sure that this display works on all engines and not only those sold by them?
If ecocycles assures that it's okay for the original firmware it might also work, but until you try it, there is no certainty.
Even between VLCD5, VLCD6, XH18, there are some differences and in the firmware I had to take this into account.
Hello, I'm new here and my name is Daniel. I would like to be the first to thank you for the fantastic work of everyone involved in this project! I have been driving the firmware for 600km and am thrilled with it.
Unfortunately I have had a problem since yesterday. I replaced the controller with a new one, because my old controller had a defective light function. I took the opportunity to install a temperature sensor.
A short test drive showed no problems with the original firmware. Then I flashed the controller with the same firmware that I had on the old controller before. I have retained all values (also those of the cadenz and torque sensor calibration).
The motor only supported for a short moment (about a second) and then there is no more support, no matter in which mode. So I flashed the stable version and the engine ran as usual. after a few tries i found out that it is due to the extended cadenz mode. I can use my old configuration but I have to deactivate the extended cadence mode. If I then make the calibration on the display and switch the mode to extended cadence mode, the same problem occurs again immediately. Then I only get support for one second after the start and no more.
What I also find strange is that the values I get when calibrating the cadenz sensor now differ from the previous ones. previously I had values of 445, now I get 361. I don't know if there is a connection.
I would be very happy if someone can help me with my problem!
Unfortunately I have had a problem since yesterday. I replaced the controller with a new one, because my old controller had a defective light function. I took the opportunity to install a temperature sensor.
A short test drive showed no problems with the original firmware. Then I flashed the controller with the same firmware that I had on the old controller before. I have retained all values (also those of the cadenz and torque sensor calibration).
The motor only supported for a short moment (about a second) and then there is no more support, no matter in which mode. So I flashed the stable version and the engine ran as usual. after a few tries i found out that it is due to the extended cadenz mode. I can use my old configuration but I have to deactivate the extended cadence mode. If I then make the calibration on the display and switch the mode to extended cadence mode, the same problem occurs again immediately. Then I only get support for one second after the start and no more.
What I also find strange is that the values I get when calibrating the cadenz sensor now differ from the previous ones. previously I had values of 445, now I get 361. I don't know if there is a connection.
I would be very happy if someone can help me with my problem!
