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  1. VRdublove

    Cycle Analyst V3 preview and first beta release

    Has anyone here successfully run the V3 with a Castle HV160 ESC?
  2. VRdublove

    Does anybody have a blown phoenix HV ESC?

    I have at least 3 of them. I'll take a look at the caps.
  3. VRdublove

    Have you ever burned a Castle Creations ICE 160 HV ?

    Also, perhaps most importantly, the PWM rate must be set at 24kHz. That will essentially cut your voltage ripple in half compared to the factory setting of 12kHz. Like Matt stated, you should definitely fit 4 of the 1000 microfarad caps. If possible, I'd try to get it geared down to about...
  4. VRdublove

    I guess we've been holding out long enough...

    Hey guys, Thanks for the support! We went ahead and ordered a 100V 100A infineon controller from Methods, it should be here today. That should do a lot to help with the climbing of the Appalachians and eventually the Rockies. We will just have to really keep an eye on motor temps to make...
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    Problems running 12V DC outlet and AC inverter

    The MP3 charger does like 5V, but I have a car charger for it that plugs in and steps down the 12V to 5V. I will check the AC voltage of the inverter...
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    Problems running 12V DC outlet and AC inverter

    Hey guys, I'm using a 48V 60Ah LiFePO4 battery, and I'm running a 12V DC outlet off of one of the packs to charge an Ipod, and I'm using a 12V 350W inverter to occasionally charge the laptop off of another 12V pack. I triple checked the voltage and polarity that the inverter and DC outlet...
  7. VRdublove

    Wiring 40A Infineon to Crystaltye 5303

    Yep, It was the motor pole count and incorrect shunt values. With the correct pole count, it's now indicating 37 mph on a full charge with no load, and about a 100W draw at that speed. Thanks!!
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    Wiring 40A Infineon to Crystaltye 5303

    The motor is running very smoothly.. John, I haven't entered the pole count, so you're probably onto something there. What is the pole count for the 5303? The excessive wattage draw at full throttle is still throwing me off..
  9. VRdublove

    Wiring 40A Infineon to Crystaltye 5303

    Update: I found a wiring combo that has the motor spinning smoothly forward, but it's only reaching 19 mph at no load full throttle, while consuming 250 watts. Its running at 52 volts, and I'm getting these readings off of a Version 2 CA that's programmed to the correct wheel diameter for 20"...
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    Wiring 40A Infineon to Crystaltye 5303

    Hey guys, I just realized that the Infineon 40A is using different connectors than the 5303 I'm using. I just wanted to check and see if you could steer me in the right direction with wiring it to the controller. The 40A Infineon has two main leads to the motor: First Lead: 3 pin wire...
  11. VRdublove

    Elite Power Solutions GBS Battery Wiring

    Hey everyone, I'm working on installing a 48V 60Ah GBS battery from EPS and I was wondering if you guys would be able to give me some pointers on a couple BMS wiring questions. First off, the black and red wire leads that come off the central board, where do they go? Also, do all the white...
  12. VRdublove

    Charging Thundersky Lithium with Solar, How?

    Found the answer: Genasun Lithium Solar charge controllers: www.genasun.com We will be using the Genasun GVB48-8 which can handle 48 volts and 8 amps of charging current. :D
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    RC Wiring Diagram: Dig in

    Hey guys, I just put together a quick wiring diagram for a friend who is putting together a 4kW setup. You'll have to excuse my handwriting. :D I figured it might be helpful for some folks out there who are new to these setups. I always set mine up with a line contactor, keyswitch, and...
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    I guess we've been holding out long enough...

    Hey all you solar geeks (myself included): Some great news!! SBM Solar, out of Concord, NC is going to be building us some custom solar panels. http://www.sbmsolar.com/ They are using a Dupont polyfluro polymer film to cover their modules, so they are much lighter than glass panels, but...
  15. VRdublove

    I guess we've been holding out long enough...

    Jimmy, We do hope to build a few of these tandems when we return from our trip, there's currently not enough time left to build and sell frames before our departure! :) jorhyne1, the main reason I chose the GBS batteries is because of their cleaner and more protected terminal covers. Also...
  16. VRdublove

    I guess we've been holding out long enough...

    Some bummer news as of today, ASP's 440 watt panel is not yet available. So, it looks like we will be either be going with their 250 watt panel, or a readily available 200 watt. The plus side is that it will help us shed 30 lbs, and the panel will fit well within the footprint of the vehicle...
  17. VRdublove

    I guess we've been holding out long enough...

    Some updates! I went ahead and placed the order from Elite Power Solutions for the 48V 60Ah LiFeMnPO4 battery with BMS, charger, and LCD Display. That will put us right at 3 kWh of capacity. With 80% DOD, with will have a usable capacity of about 2400 wh. We're hoping for about 50 wh/mile...
  18. VRdublove

    BMC V2-S: Infineon or Crystalyte?

    Thanks for the help. So you are running the Speed winding on a 26"? Do you have any wh/mile numbers? -Tommy
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    BMC V2-S: Infineon or Crystalyte?

    Hey guys, It seems that most people set the BMC V2 up with a Crystalyte 36-72V Analog 35A controller. Is there any particular reason? I was considering using the 48V 35A Infineon. Are there any distinguishable differences between the two in performance? Will they both need wiring...
  20. VRdublove

    How Fast is your ebike?

    Etek'd KMX Typhoon Tadpole trike: Hot off the charger: 61 mph Voltage Stabilizes: 56 mph Single Astro 3220 KMX Cobra Tadpole: Hot off the charger: 45 mph Voltage Stabilizes: 40 mph
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    Compressing pouch batteries to lower IR

    Going back to the affect that temperature has on the performance of LiPo, I've noticed a surprising bit of lost power if I let my trike sit out in the 20 degree fahrenheit weather for a while. My packs are insulated, but I'm going to re-insulate them with higher R-value cellulosic insulation...
  22. VRdublove

    Charging Thundersky Lithium with Solar, How?

    Hey guys, So I'm beginning to formulate plans to build a tandem trike that will use a 48V, 60Ah Thundersky lithium pack. We plan on using two of SunPower's 315 watt panels. But the whole idea of charging lithium with solar power is throwing me for a loop. It's simple with lead acid, as it...
  23. VRdublove

    The Zivan NG1 revealed

    Shouldn't my charger cutoff power altogether once it reaches 100% SOC? The green LED illuminates at 100% SOC (when amperage trickles down to 2A), but the charger continues to trickle current into the battery. Is this normal?
  24. VRdublove

    Thoughts regarding on-board notebook computer for E-bike use

    Are there any PDA-iphone sized devices that will run windows and have a standard-sized high-speed usb port? I'm interested in running just simple programs, like CastleLink, and EVLogix's programming interface, and that's about it. I have a Mac, and I figure if I gotta pay almost $200 for...
  25. VRdublove

    How does your ebike weight?

    45 lb KMX Cobra + 20 lb 44.4V,25ah LiPo battery + 18 lb drive system and electronics _____________________________ =83 Lbs 6.2kW, peaks at about 8kW 46 mph top speed on current gearing = On-road machine! Big wheels and aluminum skidplate = Off road machine! So fun!! :D :D
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