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  1. The Journey Guy

    CellLog 8S Alarm Circuit For Newbies

    For several weeks now I have been trying to wrap my mind around the several threads showing how to do an alarm circuit for the CellLog voltage monitors. Maybe it's been because of the pain meds I was taking, or maybe I'm just too dense, but I couldn't figure out how to make one that worked...
  2. The Journey Guy

    Instead of DC-DC Converters, Why Couldn't We Do This?

    I was building another Headway pack today, and got to wondering why we need to use DC to DC converters when we want to provide voltage other than total pack voltage. As I was installing the balance leads, I got to thinking that it would be nice to be able to just tap the pack cells for the...
  3. The Journey Guy

    VoltPhreak Single Cell Charger - Green Light Flashing

    I have a Voltphreaks single cell Lifepo4 charger. When I plug it into the wall outlet, instead of waiting a sec or two, and then the small green light coming on steady, this one acts different. The green light comes on, then goes off. Keeps going on and off. Anyone know what that means, is...
  4. The Journey Guy

    A 1st Timer's Headway Pack Build

    Well, I'm about to take the plunge and build my 1st ever battery pack, and I've chosen Headways to do it with. I have been running Ping type packs for the last year or so, and I've become somewhat dissatisfied them because of the effort level that it takes to repair a pack when/if a cell or...
  5. The Journey Guy

    Will The Original CBA-I Operate On Win7

    I have an opportunity to buy a first gen CBA at what I consider to be a pretty good price. But then something keeps nagging me about the fact that the software for it will only run on Win98. I'm not sure where I read it, but can anyone confirm that this analyzer can be used with Win7, which is...
  6. The Journey Guy

    The Falcon, My 1st Build

    Hello all. With the help from members here, and with countless hours reading and studying this forum, I am pleased to have completed my first electric bike build. My 1st ever e-bike was a Currie E-Zip, which I used for 2 years. But as I get older, I get heavier :( , and it was time for me to...
  7. The Journey Guy

    Where to buy a single cell lifepo4 charger

    I can't seem to find a place to buy a single cell lifepo4 charger at. Thought I had one on Ebay from AllBattery.com but they refunded my $$ and said they are out. I looked on Hobby King, but can't find just a simple single cell charger. Google is not much better. I must suck at searching...
  8. The Journey Guy

    Strange Ping V2.5 Issue

    I've had my new Ping v2.5 24v 20ah for a couple of months now. Today I noticed something very strange with the BMS. I had used the bike for a few miles, and wanted to top off the battery. I plugged the charger in, and it came on, just like always. I took a look at the BMS, and right in the...
  9. The Journey Guy

    Crystalyte CT4840 controller won't turn off

    No results in the search for this one. Have any of you ever had this problem with the 48v 40a controller from Xlyte? I guess I'm lucky in the fact that the controller stays on all the time, instead of it being off. But still, I'd like to try to fix this problem. I pulled the box apart...
  10. The Journey Guy

    What Are The Most Powerful Linear Brakes Now Available

    I did a search on brakes, and found some older information, but as we all know, things are ever evolving and being improved. So, my question to the forum is, what are the most powerful and reliable brakes now available for our ebikes? I am doing a build using a Crystalyte Phoenix Racer 5303...
  11. The Journey Guy

    Charging Two Packs In Series

    I'm attempting to do a schematic of the way I'm going to setup my new bike build, using 2 LifePo4 packs, each rated at 24v 20ah in series, for a total of 48v 20ah. I'm doing alright, except where it comes to the charging aspect of this setup. What is the preferred way of charging two packs...
  12. The Journey Guy

    What size tire fits a front Phoenix Racer 5303 700c rim?

    Hello all. I just received my x5 motor today that I bought from a forum member. It's a Phoenix Racer 5303 mounted on a 700c rim. I will be starting a build thread soon, but for now I would like to know what size tire this thing takes. When I first had a look at the rim, it looked HUGE! I...
  13. The Journey Guy

    Smart Charger Question

    Is there a 'smart charger' that can be set to shut off at a certain 'pack voltage'? What I'm looking for is a charger that I can adjust to any max voltage above 24v, say 26.6 for example. I don't want this charger to have to rely upon a BMS, nor do I want it to have to continue to provide...
  14. The Journey Guy

    MagicShine 900 Lumen Bike Light Handlebar Mount

    OK, so many of us already know what a great light the MagicShine is, yes? However, to date, the thing that isn't so great about it is the way it mounts to the handle bars. That black rubber O-ring just isn't the greatest thing to instill confidence that the light is mounted securely. I ran...
  15. The Journey Guy

    My E-Zip Mods To Date

    Well, here's how my E-zip looks as of today. I'm always on the lookout to add new things, to make her look and perform better. At this point, I'm pretty satisfied with her performance and her look. With the batteries mounted down low at the back, the bike handles much better, and rides very...
  16. The Journey Guy

    Can I Safely Run A Front Hub On Aluminum Fork IF...

    Hello all. I have read several posts where it says that it's unsafe to put a front hub motor on a suspension fork, because they are generally made of aluminum and are brittle. I have a Trek bike that I very much like, which has that kind of fork, and I'd like to run a 9C 2806 on it. Would...
  17. The Journey Guy

    How To Correctly Series My 2 LifePo4 Packs

    I am very seriously considering purchasing a 406 front hub from a member here, but in order to make it work on my second bike, I will need to wire my 2 LifePo4 packs in series. I understand the concept of series connecting, but the problem is that I seem to remember in a thread that I can't...
  18. The Journey Guy

    Which bike repair stand for e-bike heavy weights?

    I don't know about the rest of you, but my e-bike with battery packs weighs in at about 85lbs. I did a search for "repair stand", but the results did not enlighten me as to what I want to know. I'm in the market for a good repair stand, one that will be stable, and that can handle the heavier...
  19. The Journey Guy

    How to discharge my 24v LifePo4 battery?

    I asked this question a couple of weeks ago, and did not get a reply. I did some digging, and found a site that told how to string some light bulbs together and make a discharge unit that way. But, problem is that my 24v 20ah pack will not even power one 100W bulb, let alone a string of 200W...
  20. The Journey Guy

    Anyone Have A Source For This Battery Pack Charger Inlet?

    I have been having an unusually difficult time locating somewhere that I can order a couple of the IEC 320 C14 power inlets. On both my Vpower and my Chan-pack LifePo4 battery packs, they use this power inlet to connect to the charger. I've tried all the local places, including a couple of...
  21. The Journey Guy

    Low Voltage Safety Limits?

    Hello all. I have a question about low voltage safety limits. I have learned from reading and studying this forum, that for my 24v 20ah LifePo4 battery pack ( with the prismatic pouches), that whenever possible, I should not run the battery below about 80% DOD. Now, from what I calculate...
  22. The Journey Guy

    Confused About AH Ratings

    I have been reading and studying this forum the best I can, for a couple of weeks now. I am a newbie when it comes to battery building, but I would very much like to learn. I believe I have a basic grasp of what's going on, but I could use some help understanding AH ratings. I have read the...
  23. The Journey Guy

    Testimonial for an Excellent Company

    Please understand, I have no affiliations with this company at all, other than being a VERY pleased customer. Here's the deal. : A few weeks back, I made an online purchase of a bike trailer called a Croozer Cargo trailer. More info at http://www.croozerdesigns.com/cargo.html Anyways, when...
  24. The Journey Guy

    Which 24v 700c Front Hub Kit To Get?

    Hello all. I'm having a bit of trouble coming up with an electric bike kit for my Trek 7100 with 700c wheels. This will be my winter bike, so I don't really want to pour a ton of cash into it, just something that will assist me when I'm fighting the winter headwinds and such. I already have...
  25. The Journey Guy

    What Is The Correct Way To Store LifePo4 Packs?

    Is there a proven way to store LifePo4 battery packs during the Winter months? I have 2 packs now, but will be getting a third soon, and would like to be able to have confidence that they can be stored without usage this winter, and still be in prime condition for use next Spring? Is there...
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