New "TSDZ2 Torque Sensor Central Motor"

on my hybrid, I had to loosen everything up quite a bit, then pre-thread that torque bolt and block loosely in place, THEN snug things down incrementally. when the motor was in the proper position I could not possibly get the torque block in place, but successively tightening things and it all went together correctly.

if it hadn't worked, I'd intended to get a block of aluminum, and machine a custom torque block.
 
I installed OSF on VLCD5 and just went out for a test drive and looks like I have another problem. Speed is not shown and E02 is blinking. When I turned off "Set parameters on startup" option in configurator, E02 is gone but speed is not working. I noticed that at the very beginning motor is not working and then 99.9 shows up on the screen for a few seconds and then goes back to 00.0 and then the motor starts working and works fine until the next full stop. My other bike sometimes used to show 99.9 when speed sensor was too close to the magnet but the motor kept working fine all the time as far as I remember. Any ideas what could be wrong?
 
Andrew707 said:
I installed OSF on VLCD5 ...... Any ideas what could be wrong?
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Nothing with v20 b1.
Because the display shows 99,9% (or less) batteriecharge (instead of 0 km/h) has influence on the odometer that will be compensated the first minutes after start biking.
Till the counter has done a full compensation, the speed shows 0 km/h.
If you don't care the odometer value, you can uncheck "odometer compensation" on the "basic settings" tab.

More info you can find in the "display operation manual" (page 2)
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Attention, the display always interprets the data received as a speed and consequently increases the odometer, even when the bike is stationary.
By enabling the parameter ENABLE_ODOMETER_COMPENSATION in the config.h file (default enabled), it is possible to recover the kilometers added and not traveled, during this operation the speed displayed while driving remains at zero until the kilometers are equalized
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Elinx said:
Nothing with v20 b1.
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That's fine if the speed doesn't show up for a few minutes. But my main concern right now is that once I start pedaling motor is not engaged until a few seconds later. Once it start working it works fine but after a full stop it takes a few seconds again for it start working again. Never happened to my other bike with OSF and VCD5 :?
 
Andrew707 said:
... my main concern right now is that once I start pedaling motor is not engaged until a few seconds later............
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I had understand it was only the zero speed reading after a full stop.
For fast start try enabling "Start-up assistance without pedaling"
"Assist without pedaling threshold" between 10 and 30.
"Pedal torque adc offset adjust" 5 and 10.

You find more about these settings inside the configuration manual page 2/3
 
Elinx said:
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mbrusa said:
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I wanted to try out the settings you recommended and for some reason one time flashing worked fine but after that both JavaConfigurator and ST Visual Programmer can't write program data anymore

I've tried putting stock firmware and looks like it's able to read everything and write DATA and OPTION but fails to write PROGRAM memory. Any idea what could be wrong?

Code: 
< DATA MEMORY reading completed -- [Device Checksum 4FA]
> Reading  OPTION BYTE area...
< OPTION BYTE reading completed -- [Device Checksum 0]
> Loading file C:\TSDZ2-Smart-EBike-1-master\48V stock firmware\48vprogrammemory.s19 in PROGRAM MEMORY area  ...
< File successfully loaded. File Checksum 0x192B61
> Programming  PROGRAM MEMORY area...
Error : Programming failed
Error : < PROGRAM MEMORY programming failed.
Error : Programming failed
Error : < PROGRAM MEMORY programming failed.
> Programming  DATA MEMORY area...
< DATA MEMORY programming completed.
> Verifying DATA MEMORY area...
< DATA MEMORY successfully verified.
> Programming  OPTION BYTE area...
< OPTION BYTE programming completed.
> Verifying OPTION BYTE area...
< OPTION BYTE successfully verified.
 
mdumdei said:
sysrq said:
Wapous said:
For many of us, the time has come for a good cleaning and refurbishment of our TSDZ2. This often involves the replacement of different bearings.
Hope this might help you.
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What was the typical mileage which warrants replacement? Or just ride it into the ground.
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I have 8000 km (5200 mi) on mine and greased the main drive gear once just because. I've had more trouble with my seat squeaking than the motor :).
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On reddit some people are greasing the secondary gear after every 600-1000km.
Sometimes after greasing the chainring starts rubbing
against the pinion gear housing despite putting effort into seating it properly. Also could be due to constantly changing dimensions in various locations due to such a constricted space.
 
bergerandfries said:
Adarsh881 said:
bergerandfries said:
I have this problem too, which is posted unanswered in the "E-Bike Technical" section. Anyone have any ideas?
by cellmate » Jul 13 2020 3:16pm

Hi there,

I just got a brand new TSDZ2 from eco-cycles. It is working, but have noticed that the resistance when turning the cranks is not continuous all the way around. It is smooth all the way except one spot, where it has a bit more friction. It's not a huge amount, but you can feel it when pedaling. There is also a subtle/quiet grinding sound at that point. It's very quiet (nothing like some of the things I've found when googling this), but it is definitely there once you notice it.

I noticed that if I put the bike on the repair stand and use the throttle to turn the chainring, there is a tiny wobble to it, right at the point where it makes the sound.

I removed the drive-side crank, chainring, and spider, and ran it again. Now the motor is smooth and silent. If I put the spider back on again but don't tighten the 5 retaining bolts fully, it is also smooth. As soon as I tighten them even the tiniest bit (< 1nm) the wobble and grind comes back.

The motor works, but I feel like something isn't right, and I suspect it will get worse if I don't deal with it sooner rather than later.

Has anyone had this before?
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Yes I have the exact same thing... Didn't find what it is though....did you get any wiser?
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Nope. I suspect something is rubbing where I can't see it. Haven't found it yet
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Same here, haven't had any problems before and now it won't allow to tighten the bolts anymore.
 
Andrew707 said:
Elinx said:
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mbrusa said:
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I wanted to try out the settings you recommended and for some reason one time flashing worked fine but after that both JavaConfigurator and ST Visual Programmer can't write program data anymore

I've tried putting stock firmware and looks like it's able to read everything and write DATA and OPTION but fails to write PROGRAM memory. Any idea what could be wrong?

Code: 
< DATA MEMORY reading completed -- [Device Checksum 4FA]
> Reading  OPTION BYTE area...
< OPTION BYTE reading completed -- [Device Checksum 0]
> Loading file C:\TSDZ2-Smart-EBike-1-master\48V stock firmware\48vprogrammemory.s19 in PROGRAM MEMORY area  ...
< File successfully loaded. File Checksum 0x192B61
> Programming  PROGRAM MEMORY area...
Error : Programming failed
Error : < PROGRAM MEMORY programming failed.
Error : Programming failed
Error : < PROGRAM MEMORY programming failed.
> Programming  DATA MEMORY area...
< DATA MEMORY programming completed.
> Verifying DATA MEMORY area...
< DATA MEMORY successfully verified.
> Programming  OPTION BYTE area...
< OPTION BYTE programming completed.
> Verifying OPTION BYTE area...
< OPTION BYTE successfully verified.
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In the OPTION BYTE tab, is Read Out Protection OFF?
 
Wapous said:
sysrq said:
bergerandfries said:
Adarsh881 said:
Yes I have the exact same thing... Didn't find what it is though....did you get any wiser?
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Nope. I suspect something is rubbing where I can't see it. Haven't found it yet
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Same here, haven't had any problems before and now it won't allow to tighten the bolts anymore.
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Did you try with the gear cover removed?
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Unfortunately had to make some makeshift turning machine out of old bicycle to slightly file, sand and polish the chainwheel. Now it seems to be rotating more or less freely/smoothly and there is something which looks like a small gap between the chainring and pinion gear protrusion.
 
mbrusa said:
In the OPTION BYTE tab, is Read Out Protection OFF?
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Yes, it is off. After like 10 tries I was able to install stock firmware. Whenever I get the error I just unplug and plug to other usb port and try again and keept doing that until it wrote program memory and looks like the bike is working fine with stock firmware. Would be nice to get OSF working again but if not I guess that would work for me too...
 
Andrew707 said:
mbrusa said:
In the OPTION BYTE tab, is Read Out Protection OFF?
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.....Would be nice to get OSF working again but if not I guess that would work for me too...
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If stock FW could be flashed, OSF must also be possible. The connection of the ST V2 programmer to the Tsdz2 is very sensitive and the wiring must be stable and short as possible.
 
Hi not sure if anyone has experienced this but it feels like internal drag in the motor. It has done in excess of 20K

I gave it a clean and re-grease and the motor was very easy to peddle without any sound.
I could ride at 30km/hr with 180-200w
this lasted a few days and it was awesome as I could ride at much lower assist.

Now the noise has come back.. its the typical whining noise that everyone loves but there seems to be much resistance when I peddle.. Almost like I am pedalling the bike and also fighting to drive the motor at the same time. Consumption is now around 280w for the same speed and often goes above 300w.

So my friend had a similar issue but intermittent and he replaced his blue gear and it was all fixed.. My brass gear seemed fine and bearing wasn't sticking but could a sticky bearing cause this drag ?
 
Jbalat.

Are you sure the brass gear and the pinion on the motor has worn suffciently that it is now getting out of alignment and putting excess pressure / loading on the bearings that guide the motor shaft ( the small bearing under the plastic gear ) ?

Perhaps you could drop back to a new plastic gear but I would suspect at that Km with a brass gear you may need to swap out the motor as well to get a new pinion on the end of the motor shaft.

Anyway why not a plastic gear, the OSF virtually solves any worry, yes I screwed a gear the other day in deep mud with a brand new chain and front sprocket which created a chain suck, locking the motor just as I powered on to get through the axle deep mud. Rare set of circumstances but its the first gear in about 2 years and 100k metres of climb.
 
"locking the motor" under power will do it every time OSF or not to the blue gear. Luckily the part is cheap and easy to replace and it doesn't happen often. After replacing derailleur housing and cable recently a few days ago while shifting down in anticipation of a steep slope it overshifted into the spokes.....blew blue gear but was still operable, but noisy, to make my way home. It was odd because I hadn't done any adjustment to the derailleur.....oh well
 
Hi Fellas

I managed to get my build finished at last. Firmware installed and all working good. Many thanks to Casainho and all the other contributors for their sterling work with this. My motor is still making a bit of a strange noise when going slow and not putting much pressure on the pedals. I haven't configured the torque setting yet, so I'm hoping that might make things a little better.

I have one question: I have the units set to imperial/mph. Will the torque setting figures still be in Kg or do I need to use Lb.

This is the bike in commuter mode with road tyres. As soon as the rain stops here those mudguards will be gone and the Knobblies will be back on.

48v 500w, weighs in at 20.5kg, running custom firmware. I have two battery options at the moment, 8 and 12ah, both fit securely in frame bags. I did have to reverse the shock to get the battery packs to fit and fitted a narrow wide chainring. The drive side crank was also changed for a straight Bafang version. Other than that everything else is standard.

There are some more pics here: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=110152

bike 8ah.jpg
 
Alfie said:
I have one question: I have the units set to imperial/mph. Will the torque setting figures still be in Kg or do I need to use Lb.

I did have to reverse the shock to get the battery packs to fit and fitted a narrow wide chainring.
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You should be very proud, beautiful looking ebike!! And I know that TSDZ2 has a great performance on such a bicycle :)

Is safe if you use / configure everything in SI units and finally change to imperial, mainly to see your speed and such on imperial. The development was done for SI and the variables are stored in SI but converted to be shown in Imperial.
The future will be wireless, mainly mobile app, which is MUCH easier to develop for, is hard to develop for displays.

As the battery, maybe you can find someone that will build a custom pack for your space you have available - it is not hard to male custom packs.
 
casainho said:
Alfie said:
I have one question: I have the units set to imperial/mph. Will the torque setting figures still be in Kg or do I need to use Lb.

I did have to reverse the shock to get the battery packs to fit and fitted a narrow wide chainring.
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You should be very proud, beautiful looking ebike!! And I know that TSDZ2 has a great performance on such a bicycle :)

Is safe if you use / configure everything in SI units and finally change to imperial, mainly to see your speed and such on imperial. The development was done for SI and the variables are stored in SI but converted to be shown in Imperial.
The future will be wireless, mainly mobile app, which is MUCH easier to develop for, is hard to develop for displays.

As the battery, maybe you can find someone that will build a custom pack for your space you have available - it is not hard to male custom packs.
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Thanks for the compliment. I will switch it back to SI before I implement the torque settings.

I have built my own 12a pack to fit the frame using Samsung 21700 cells. I don’t want to go to over the top as I like the stealthy look and the weight benefit of a smaller battery.

97CD9BF4-ABA5-49D8-A8B7-8FF301C5953E.jpeg
 
casainho said:
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The future will be wireless, mainly mobile app, which is MUCH easier to develop for, is hard to develop for displays.
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ugh. I'd much rather have a dedicated wired display, like my 860C, then have to mount my phone each time I ride my bike.
 
Hi all. I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I'm just getting started with TSDZ2 OSF. I'm a software dev and hoping I can lend a hand with things eventually, but for now just starting w/ an install purchased with the OSF preloaded.

I attached the motor to the frame as per the instructions, and wired up the battery, motor, and 860c just to see that everything was working (and figure out how long of extension cables I need..)

When I power up the display, it is reading a very high wattage (like 6893W w/ the yellow meter pegged at 10) and showing an error "F 4 H".

I have tried to search and find more info but no joy.

Any one have any clue where I should get started to diagnose?

Thanks and sorry for being a n00b if I misposted this in any way.

Screen Shot 2021-01-24 at 8.15.45 PM.png
 
runwayfour said:
Hi all. I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I'm just getting started with TSDZ2 OSF. I'm a software dev and hoping I can lend a hand with things eventually, but for now just starting w/ an install purchased with the OSF preloaded.

I attached the motor to the frame as per the instructions, and wired up the battery, motor, and 860c just to see that everything was working (and figure out how long of extension cables I need..)

When I power up the display, it is reading a very high wattage (like 6893W w/ the yellow meter pegged at 10) and showing an error "F 4 H".

I have tried to search and find more info but no joy.

Any one have any clue where I should get started to diagnose?

Thanks and sorry for being a n00b if I misposted this in any way.

Screen Shot 2021-01-24 at 8.15.45 PM.png
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huh, that doesn't look like any of the screens on my 860C running OSF 1.0 or 1.1

PXL_20201013_210956957-M.jpg
 
Hm, again sorry for being a newbie here, but is that what the stock firmware looks like? Its possible they sent me the wrong thing... sigh.
 
runwayfour said:
Hm, again sorry for being a newbie here, but is that what the stock firmware looks like? Its possible they sent me the wrong thing... sigh.
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It looks like your display doesn’t have the TSDZ2 firmware installed.
 
Thanks y’all. I spent so much time searching for my error on the new firmware I didn’t even think to check to make sure they sent the right thing. Will chat w/ electrify bike!
 
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