Recent content by laridae

Trying to use 2x18v Ryobi cordless tool batteries to power Bionx 36v ebike. Photo 1 - If you look closely, you may notice that for testing purposes I've made temporary Ryobi sockets out of toilet rolls and picture hooks with generous use of electrical tape. If I can get this thing working I'd...

So, has anyone successfully added a different 36v battery to a Bionx i2c? I've followed quasse's steps from his post of Sept 8, 2013 and applied the 36v battery voltage to the motor and 5vdc to the console using a 5v usb buck converter but nothing happens - the motor doesn't turn the wheel and...

So, the battery initially tested at 3v which is pretty much dead. I tried hanging the bike up and turning the pedals but that didn't help. So I dabbed it with an 18v drill battery (probably not the safest thing to do!) until it got over 17v and would accept the charger which I then left on for...

First post here - hi everyone! I recently bought an older hybrid bike (pre 2009?) with a Bionx conversion that I'm trying to get going. It's the 36v version with the I2C bus. The seller thought the battery was dead but I've managed to coax it back to life and it's currently taking a full charge...